Minnesota Native Landscaping Rebates
Minnesota's Lawns to Legumes program helps residents convert lawn to native pollinator habitat. Funding comes from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and is administered by Blue Thumb.
Last updated: February 2026 · 1 program tracked
The quick version
- Lawns to Legumes offers up to $400 reimbursement for native pollinator habitat.
- Statewide program; apply during spring or fall cycles via Blue Thumb.
- Supports monarch butterflies and rusty patched bumble bees.
- Weighted lottery; priority for at-risk pollinator habitat areas.
How to apply for Minnesota rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
1
Programs Tracked
$400
Max (Lawns to Legumes)
1
Region Covered
Feb 2026
Last Verified
Statewide
1 program available
Lawns to Legumes
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
Reimbursement for establishing native pollinator habitat: pocket plantings, pollinator lawns, pollinator meadows, or pollinator-beneficial trees and shrubs. Covers native plants, seeds, mulch, compost, edging, and equipment rental. Projects support monarch butterflies and rusty patched bumble bees.
Administered by Blue Thumb. Application does not guarantee funding. Reimbursement after project completion. Spring 2026 window closed; fall 2026 typically opens around May.
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