Missouri Rebates
Missouri Native Landscaping Rebates
Missouri offers some of the strongest stormwater rebates in the Midwest. St. Louis metro residents can access MSD Project Clear grants (up to $4,000) and Deer Creek Watershed Alliance cost-share for rain gardens and native plantings. Kansas City residents can check KC Water and MARC for green infrastructure programs on the Missouri side of the metro.
Last updated: July 2026 · 4 programs tracked
The quick version
- MSD Project Clear Rainscaping Small Grants: up to $4,000 for residential rainscaping projects in the St. Louis metro.
- Deer Creek Watershed Alliance offers cost-share up to 75% for rain gardens in the Deer Creek watershed (cannot be combined with MSD grant).
- Kansas City: KC Water and Bridging the Gap have offered residential green infrastructure programs; contact KC Water for the current season.
Is the Missouri turf rebate still active in 2026?
Yes. 4 of 4 tracked Missouri turf-replacement rebate programs are currently active, with payouts up to $4,000. Details below were last verified July 2026. Confirm the current amount and deadline with each provider before you apply, since program funding can change mid-year.
| Program | Max rebate | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stormwater Cost-Share ProgramCity of Creve Coeur | 50% of paid costs, up to $5,000 | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Deer Creek Watershed Alliance Cost-ShareDeer Creek Watershed Alliance | 75% up to $4,500 | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Rainscaping Small Grants ProgramMSD Project Clear / Missouri Botanical Garden | Up to $4,000 | Active | Jul 2026 |
| Pollinator Garden Grant ProgramYard Ethic (James River Basin Partnership), funded by the Missouri Department of Conservation | Up to $500 in native plants and mulch, purchased directly by the Missouri Department of Conservation (in-kind, not a cash reimbursement) | Active | Jul 2026 |
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How to apply for Missouri rebates
- 1.Apply for pre-approval before you start. Starting work first is the most common reason applications get denied.
- 2.Take before photos of the area you plan to convert, then matching after photos from the same angles once the work is done.
- 3.Apply early in the fiscal year. Many programs are first-come, first-served. Each program below links to the provider for current rules. See our step-by-step lawn replacement guide.
St. Louis Metro
2 programs available
Deer Creek Watershed Alliance Cost-Share
Deer Creek Watershed Alliance
The Deer Creek Watershed Alliance offers cost-share for rain gardens, native plantings, and other practices that reduce stormwater runoff into Deer Creek. Projects must be within the Deer Creek watershed. Note: landowners may receive either the MSD Rainscaping Small Grant or a Deer Creek Alliance award, but not both for the same project.
Deer Creek Watershed Alliance: deercreekalliance.org. Cost-share amounts and availability vary by year and remaining funds. Contact the alliance to confirm current availability before planning a project.
Rainscaping Small Grants Program
MSD Project Clear / Missouri Botanical Garden
Grants for rainscaping projects: rain gardens, native plantings, permeable pavement, and other stormwater management features. Reimbursement after project completion. Check eligibility map for service area.
Rolling applications; no deadlines. River des Peres area funds may be waitlisted until July 2026. Reimbursement typically 4 to 5 months after completion. Deer Creek Watershed Alliance has a separate program; landowners may only receive one award.
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Every program above comes with a free guided checklist in the Pollinator Patch app: the steps in order, warnings before the mistakes that disqualify applications, and a photo locker that keeps your before and after photos and receipts together. A few high-value programs also offer an optional ready-to-file application packet for a one-time $29.99.
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