How to Get the Natural Landscaping Program

What you get

Scott Soil and Water Conservation District offers two cost-share tracks: a Shoreline Buffer track reimbursing $2 per square foot up to $2,000, and a Pollinator Meadow track reimbursing $1,000 per acre up to $2,000 (10,000 sq ft minimum project size). The maximum grant award per property is $2,000 over a 10-year period (Scott Soil and Water Conservation District; last verified July 2026).

• Residential: $2/sq ft up to $2,000 (shoreline buffer) or $1,000/acre up to $2,000 (pollinator meadow, 10,000 sq ft minimum); $2,000 maximum per property over 10 years

Are you eligible?

• Be a Scott Soil and Water Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Scott County
• Scott County, MN residential property
• Pollinator Meadow track requires a minimum 10,000 sq ft project
• Maximum $2,000 per property over a 10-year period

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 Scott Soil and 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.