How to Get the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

What you get

Reimburses 75% of approved best-management-practice costs, up to a $50,000 maximum, for backyard rain gardens and critical-area native planting. The statewide NC CCAP delivered through the Forsyth County SWCD (Forsyth County SWCD; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 75% of cost (up to $50,000 program max)

Are you eligible?

• Be a Forsyth County Soil & Water Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons
• Property in Forsyth County
• Eligible BMP: backyard rain garden or critical-area native planting
• Homeowner pays 25% match

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Forsyth County Soil & Water Conservation District and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.