How to Get the Green Infrastructure Program
Illinois River Watershed Partnership · Illinois River Watershed, Northwest Arkansas, AR
What you get
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership funds up to 50% of project costs for residential rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable surfaces that reduce stormwater runoff, with the remainder covered by matching funds (in-kind labor, equipment, cash, or other grants). Priority given to properties in the Illinois River watershed, Northwest Arkansas (irwp.org Green Infrastructure Program; last verified July 2026).
- Residential: Up to 50% of project cost (no dollar cap published)
Are you eligible?
- Be a Illinois River Watershed Partnership customer
- Property located in: Rogers, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Bentonville, Springdale
- Property located in the Illinois River watershed, Northwest Arkansas (priority cities: Rogers, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Bentonville, Springdale)
- Project matched with in-kind labor, equipment, cash, or other grant funding for the remaining cost
- Practice must reduce stormwater runoff (rain garden, bioswale, or permeable surface)
Before you start
Do not remove turf or begin work before you have written approval. This program requires pre-approval. Starting early can disqualify the project even if everything else is correct.
The application checklist
How to apply for the Green Infrastructure Program
These are the steps this application actually takes.
- 1
Check eligibility
Make sure you qualify with Illinois River Watershed Partnership before you start.
- 2
Get pre-approval if required
Some programs require approval before any work begins. Check with Illinois River Watershed Partnership and take before photos of the existing yard first.
- 3
Do the work
Complete the project, take before and after photos, and save every receipt.
- 4
Submit your application
Send Illinois River Watershed Partnership the completed application with your photos and receipts, then watch for the confirmation.
Get help applying
Want a hand with the application?
A 30-minute call with Stephen, the founder. He reads the Green Infrastructure Program rules with you, tells you what to photograph and file first, and answers anything this page does not cover.
Confirm your project ZIP first. If this program does not serve your address, do not buy; check your city or utility on the rebates page instead.
One-time $29.99. Guidance, not filing: you submit to the program yourself. Not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts and approval are decided by the program.
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