How to Get the Rain-Ready Landscapes Program

What you get

Cost-shares up to 50 percent of out-of-pocket cost, up to $2,000, for rain gardens, bioswales, and other stormwater-quality BMPs. Covers design, materials, and construction; first-come, first-served; one year to complete after approval. Limited to landowners within the Lower Platte South NRD but outside the City of Lincoln corporate limits, so it does not overlap the two Lincoln programs already in the directory (Lower Platte South NRD; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 50% of cost, up to $2,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a Lower Platte South Natural Resources District customer
• Property located in: Hickman, Waverly, Bennet, Firth
• Land within the Lower Platte South NRD, outside the City of Lincoln corporate limits
• Rain garden, bioswale, or other stormwater-quality BMP
• First-come, first-served; one year to complete after approval

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 Lower Platte South Natural Resources 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.