How to Get the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

What you get

The statewide NC Community Conservation Assistance Program delivered through the Guilford SWCD, which provides local administration and technical support. Homeowners can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of an approved BMP, including backyard rain gardens, with a 25% homeowner match. Statewide CCAP caps cost share at $35,000 per project (Guilford SWCD; reimbursement rate and rain-garden eligibility per the statewide NC Department of Agriculture CCAP page, ncagr.gov; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 75% cost share

Are you eligible?

• Be a Guilford Soil & Water Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Greensboro, High Point
• Property in Guilford County
• Site developed 3+ years and non-agricultural
• Eligible BMP: backyard rain garden or other approved practice
• Homeowner pays a 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 Guilford 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.