How to Get the Stewardship Grant Program

What you get

Grants of up to $15,000 for homeowners, funding 50-100% of a rain garden, native landscaping, shoreland restoration, or pervious-pavement project depending on type and location. Begins with a site consultation; requests over $5,000 require board approval. Project must be within the district (Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: 50-100% of cost, up to $15,000 for homeowners

Are you eligible?

• Be a Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District customer
• Property located in: Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Little Canada, Roseville
• Property within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
• Qualifying project: rain garden, native landscaping, shoreland restoration, or pervious pavement
• Begin with a site consultation
• Requests over $5,000 require board 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 Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed 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.