Cost Share

The MSCWMO has small grants available for land owners wishing to improve surface water quality in the watershed. Projects that might qualify for Water Quality Cost-Share Grants include: rainwater gardens, infiltration trenches, porous pavement, and other innovative approaches to treat stormwater runoff at the source. Proposed projects must comply with all local and state codes and regulations. Proposals will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and will be awarded to those that rank highly based on the eligibility criteria established by the MSCWMO Board. Total funding availability will be determined annually. Interested parties should contact the MSCWMO to determine if you should complete an application form.

If the project appears to be a good candidate for the grant, a signed application will be needed, subcommittee will rank the project to give approval to develop a concept design, then full Board approval will be required. A contract and operations & maintenance plan will need to be signed by both the landowner and the MSCWMO prior to any work being done on the project. The entire process may take 3-12 months (depending on when the application is received).