How to Apply for Saint Paul, Minnesota Water Rebates
Residential grants up to $500 for rain gardens and native plantings, with larger amounts for commercial and multi-family projects. Native Landscape grants up to $1,000 are available in CRWD Focus Areas. Apply and get your plan approved before starting work. Projects must be within the CRWD boundary.
Application Steps
- 1
Confirm you are in the CRWD boundary
The property must own or lease land within the Capitol Region Watershed District, which covers central Saint Paul and inner suburbs like Roseville, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and Little Canada.
Open the CRWD grants page - 2
Apply and get your plan approved
Submit an application and project plan to CRWD for approval before starting any work. Residential grants run up to $500, with larger amounts for commercial and multi-family projects.
- 3
Build the project
Install the rain garden or native planting with appropriate stormwater management. Free CRWD workshops each spring can help you plan.
- 4
Submit for reimbursement
Send documentation, receipts, and photos to receive reimbursement after the project is complete.
CRWD approves your plan before you build and reimburses after, so the order matters. Confirm your boundary and get approval before starting any work.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Saint Paul, Minnesota Water Rebates — full guide