SWMD Mini-Grant

Stormwater Solutions, Residential Grant Program

Program Guidelines

The Summit Soil & Water Conservation District (Summit SWCD) will be distributing funds through the Surface Water Management District (SWMD) for the installation of approved stormwater management features on properties in communities within the SWMD. In 2026, we’re committed to Keeping Stormwater Clean, Together! Through a variety of programs and initiatives, residents, community leaders, local governments, and developers all play a role in protecting our waterways. By working collectively, we can amplify the impact of individual actions and continue making meaningful improvements to our community’s water quality.

The goal of this grant program is to motivate and assist residents in collecting stormwater on their properties using Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff entering natural areas and the sewer system, while also educating community members about stormwater management and natural areas. The application deadline is April 6, 2026.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be an owner of residential property, or work at a school, church, library, or other business that meets the requirements below. Property owners within the eligible communities with renter-occupied properties may participate in the program with the approval and consent of both the owner and tenants.

Acceptable projects and predetermined funds:

Rain Garden- $550 Required to take a master rain gardener course.
Rain Barrel- $150
Cistern- $1per gallon up to 500 gallons.
Turf Reduction ($500 max award)
- Native Tree (Please check the list of approved trees below) - $400 for one 2-inch DBH.
- Native Plant Plugs- $150 per 50 sq. ft. planted.
- Native Seeds- $20 per 100 sq. ft. seeded.
Conservation Scholarship- Amount allotted case by case.

To be eligible for the SWMD Grant Reimbursement Program, the project must be located within one of the below communities.
Communities that make up the SWMD are: