How to Apply for Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Water Rebates
Competitive grant of $500 to $1,500, not a rebate. Applications open January 15 and close February 15, winners announced March 1. PNPS membership required. Projects must use 100% Pennsylvania native plants, at least 70% straight species. Prior recipients wait two years to reapply.
Application Steps
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Join PNPS and plan your project
Active PNPS membership is required to apply (students exempt). Plan a project that uses 100% Pennsylvania native plants with at least 70% straight species.
Open the PNPS grants page - 2
Apply within the January window
Submit a complete application with a project description, native plant list, and budget between January 15 and February 15. This is a competitive award, so the application quality matters.
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Wait for the decision
Winners are announced March 1, and selected applicants accept their award by March 15.
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Complete and document
Build the project and submit receipts and documentation. Most recipients are reimbursed after the project is documented.
This is a competitive grant on a fixed January to February cycle, not an open rebate. A complete application with a strong native plant list is what gets it funded.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Water Rebates — full guide