How to Get the Urban Cost Share Program - Pollinator Gardens

What you get

The Franklin County Conservation District's Urban Cost Share Program reimburses 50% of eligible costs, up to $500, for a pollinator garden (one of five urban sustainability options the district offers alongside unrelated items like raised beds, rain barrels, and beehives). Limited to one application per household, Franklin County, KY residents only, first-come first-served (Franklin County Conservation District; last verified July 2026). Distinct from Franklin County, OHIO's unrelated Community Backyards program of the same generic name pattern; confirmed this is Frankfort, Kentucky via the district's own franklincountyconservationdistrict.com domain.

• Residential: 50% reimbursement, up to $500 per project

Are you eligible?

• Be a Franklin County Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Frankfort
• Franklin County, KY resident only
• Limit of one application per household
• Apply and receive approval before starting the project
• Submit legible receipts and completion photographs
• First-come, first-served

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 Franklin County 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.