How to Get the Buffalograss Seed Reimbursement Program

What you get

Reimburses up to $15 per pound of approved native buffalograss seed (Bowie, Cody, or Sundancer), up to a maximum of $674 per person per year, to convert up to 15,000 square feet of established irrigated lawn to native buffalograss. Reimbursement covers seed cost only, based on the recommended seeding rate of 2 to 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet. NRD approval is required before reimbursement (North Platte Natural Resources District; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: Up to $15 per pound of seed, max $674 per person per year (converts up to 15,000 sq ft of lawn)

Are you eligible?

• Be a North Platte Natural Resources District customer
• Property located in: Scottsbluff, Gering, Bayard, Mitchell, Morrill, Minatare
• Residential property within the North Platte NRD
• Convert up to 15,000 sq ft of established irrigated lawn to native buffalograss
• Use approved varieties (Bowie, Cody, or Sundancer) at 2 to 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft
• Reimbursement covers seed purchase only; NRD approval required before reimbursement

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 North Platte 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.