City of Gaithersburg Rainscapes Reward Program

Provides rewards for rainscape installations in Gaithersburg. Rebate incentive program for installing stormwater management practices including rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens, conservation landscaping, tree canopy, pavement removal, permeable pavers, and soil tests. Maximum rebate of $5,000 per residential property owner or not-for-profit. Individual practice rebates vary ($1/gallon for rain barrels/cisterns, $10/sq ft for rain gardens, $14/sq ft for permeable pavers, $6-7/sq ft for pavement removal and conservation landscaping, $150 per tree for tree canopy, $20 per soil test). Applications processed within two weeks on first-come, first-served basis. All projects except soil tests require pre-approval before installation. Program Details Chesapeake Bay Trust is a funding organization that offers the City of Gaithersburg Rainscapes Reward Program grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Chesapeake Bay Trust through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include individual applicants, nonprofit organizations, and city of gaithersburg residents. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Chesapeake Bay Trust or on Chesapeake Bay Trust before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $5K. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Chesapeake Bay Trust. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Award range: Up to $5K.

Categories

Sustainability