How to Get the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

What you get

Reimburses up to 75% of approved project costs, to a maximum cost-share of $7,500 per project, for rain gardens, conservation landscaping, native planting, and tree planting. Open to individual homeowners, HOAs, and residential communities within Sussex County; complete the online CCAP Interest Form (does not guarantee funding); rolling applications with eligibility set by district staff (Sussex Conservation District; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 75% reimbursement, max $7,500 per project

Are you eligible?

• Be a Sussex Conservation District customer
• Property located in: Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, Seaford
• Property within Sussex County, Delaware
• Rain garden, conservation landscaping, native planting, or tree planting
• Complete the online CCAP Interest Form (does not guarantee funding)

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 Sussex 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.