Get Funding for Your Habitat

Cost-share program that helps landowners implement projects to protect riverbanks and water quality, including erosion control, riparian buffers, and habitat stabilization.

50% of project costs can be credited against borough property taxes for 3 years.

Funding program supporting forest health projects that reduce bark beetle impacts through thinning, fuel reduction, and restoration of resilient forest conditions.

Technical and financial aid for “Salmon-Safe” streambank restoration.

Focuses on native willow and brush-layering techniques. Targeted at properties along the Chena River.

Supports “plant salvage” events where homeowners can dig native plants from construction sites for home use.

Reimburses 75% of costs for approved practices like native grass planting and erosion control.

Provides a professional biologist to design a custom habitat plan for your property, focusing on native species.

Distributes native, wind-resistant trees to homeowners in rural and underserved areas.

Homeowners can benefit if they partner with a Master Gardener for a community or neighborhood garden.

Must partner with a nonprofit or HOA to fund tree planting in residential neighborhoods.

Provides homeowner support on tree planting, selection, and care;. Sometimes paired with local giveaways or city programs

Accessible way for homeowners to get native trees cheaply. Bulk-friendly but usable at residential scale

Local implementation of Alabama CIP. Funds erosion control, native grass planting, and habitat improvements on private land

Provides financial assistance for conservation practices including reforestation and water quality improvements

Local district distributes state cost-share funds; must apply through county office; supports conservation practices on private land

Local district prioritizes erosion control and urban-adjacent conservation practices

Provides technical guidance and access to cost-share funding through state and federal programs

Funding program that helps landowners implement conservation BMPs—like buffer strips, nutrient management, and soil erosion controls—to protect water quality and natural resources.

Community giveaway program that provides small or young trees to residents for planting, helping expand tree canopy, support habitat, and encourage local stewardship.

Cost-share program that reimburses up to 50% of project costs for installing conservation best management practices (BMPs) such as erosion control, water quality improvements, and habitat enhancements.

Funded via REAP. Contact your county’s Soil & Water District.

Program is active in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian

Best for wooded properties; includes defensible space and forest health

Supports community tree planting, inventory, maintenance, and urban forest program development

Provides free native-adjacent seed mixes for wildlife. Very accessible for private residential landowners.

Reimburses $200/acre for invasive tree removal or $50/acre for prescribed burns. Minimum 10 acres.

Reduces your monthly utility fee for installing rain gardens or bioswales.

Specifically targets erosion control and streambank restoration on private land.

Provides a custom habitat management plan from a state biologist. Often a prerequisite for larger grants.

Supports native plant and habitat projects; small but high-signal funding

Rebate program that incentivizes homeowners to replace water-intensive grass with drought-tolerant landscaping to conserve water and reduce outdoor water use.

Up to $2,000 per home. Includes a “TreeBate” of up to $75 for desert-adapted plants.

Must complete a workshop within 90 days of purchase. Covers trees, shrubs, and cacti. Bonus $50 if paired with turf removal.

Must attend an online workshop. Provides desert-adapted shade trees to reduce home cooling costs.

Professionals plant the trees for you in eligible low-canopy neighborhoods.

Projects must benefit the public. Includes water-conservation focus.

Program providing free or subsidized shade trees to residents to increase urban canopy, reduce heat, and improve neighborhood livability.

Often requires small match (~10%) and projects completed within one year

Supports urban tree planting and forestry programs

Rebate for turf replacement with online calculator

Delivered to your door with stakes and fertilizer. Includes 30+ water-efficient species.

Specifically for home gardens.

Covers gutters ($5/ft), rain gardens ($1/sq ft), and rain containers ($1/sq ft).

A “stacked” bonus on top of turf rebates. Requires 100% native plants and 3 plants per 100 sq. ft.

Includes “Rainwater Capture” rebates for rain gardens, cisterns, and permeable pavement.

Includes 10 one-gallon native plants and a “plant-by-number” map. Eligibility based on water district.

Specifically provides native and fruit trees better suited for private yards than street strips.

Includes regionally friendly and pollinator plants.

Species include Coast Live Oak, Western Redbud, and Toyon. Limited to first 100 applicants.

Grant-funded zones (Blue/Yellow/Pink on map) get free trees + professional planting/delivery.

Volunteers help transform your lawn into a native rain garden. Priority for low-income/fixed-income.

Local program providing site visits, design guidance, and certification for pollinator-friendly gardens with occasional plant vouchers when grant funding is available

For replacing high-water turf with approved native seed/plugs. Min 500 sq. ft. Requires pre-inspection.

For native plant material only.

For native plants used specifically to replace removed turf.

Payout is $2/sq. ft. Must replace 200+ sq. ft. of turf with low-water gardens.

Incentive is $3/sq. ft. (Front yard) or $2/sq. ft. (Backyard). Max $3,000 total.

Program supporting replacement of turf grass with waterwise landscapes through either subsidized lawn removal or DIY rebates tied to native plant installations

Provides pre-designed native and waterwise plant kits at subsidized prices; includes plant layouts, care instructions, and curated species for regional success

Focuses on increasing town canopy.

Available to residents within the Niantic River watershed. Covers native plants and soil amendments.

Part of the Madison Bicentennial goal to plant 2,000 natives.

Community tree planting initiative that provides free or low-cost trees to residents to expand tree canopy, enhance neighborhood aesthetics, and support local environmental health.

Dollar-for-dollar match for community-led projects. Must have a public benefit (e.g., street-facing pollinator garden).

Supports development and enhancement of urban green spaces including community gardens, native plantings, rain gardens, and green infrastructure

Includes “BayScaping” (native plants). Waitlists can be 6–12 months.

Rebate program that helps homeowners install green infrastructure—such as rain barrels, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and shade trees—to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality.

Professional arborists help you choose and plant native shade trees for free.

You receive flats of native seedlings to divide and plant on your property.

Rebate program that reimburses residents for planting approved trees on private property; complements Casey Trees free tree program and supports expansion of urban canopy through homeowner action

Pays landowners to install forest/grass buffers along waterways. Requires 5-year agreement.

Primary residential program for rain gardens, bioretention, and conservation landscaping.

First-come, first-served event as part of the “Tree for Every Delawarean” initiative.

Supports community-based environmental improvement projects including pollution reduction, habitat enhancement, and green space creation; strong environmental justice focus with priority for communities near environmental violations; flexible use including planting, restoration, and small-scale green infrastructure

Reimburses costs for native plants and micro-irrigation components.

Features native 3-gallon trees.

Grant program supporting projects that install native plants and restore habitat

Supports residents converting lawn to native pollinator gardens.

Primary implementation grant supporting tree planting, canopy expansion, and invasive species removal; includes nonprofits and volunteer groups; often requires match

Supports urban forestry program development, planning, and inventories; good companion to implementation grants; includes nonprofits

Funds green infrastructure (cisterns, rain gardens). Trees Atlanta often handles install.

Homeowners need to contact their regional office and schedule a live visit to begin.

Official application portal (Submittable); includes Georgia ReLeaf cycles; requires account; check portal for active round

Shared Submittable portal with multiple forestry grants; includes TAG/IRA-funded opportunities; check for open cycles

Priority given to applicants who use the “Follow the Drop” app for a self-assessment first.

Neighboring homeowners can now pool acreage to meet the 5-acre minimum requirement.

Provides custom conservation plans for erosion control and native species selection on residential lots.

Covers tools, soil, and native/canoe plants for backyard food forests.

Public tree giveaway event offering free trees to residents to expand urban canopy, promote native species, and encourage community-based planting.

Community program that provides free native plants to residents to support habitat restoration, cultural stewardship, and water-wise landscaping.

Pre-approval required before starting work. Must be in city limits.

Highest cap in state: $3k for rain gardens, $2k for soil restoration.

Reimbursement-based program that provides partial funding after completion of approved BMP projects that reduce runoff, improve soil health, or enhance habitat.

Private projects must allow public view/access and include signage.

50% match for native plants and soil. Residents must maintain the garden for at least 5 years.

Saplings available for pickup at MWRD water reclamation plants.

Competitive grant supporting projects that improve public open space, including native plantings, habitat restoration, trails, and green infrastructure; requires matching funds and typically a municipal or organizational partner; strong emphasis on climate resilience, pollinator habitat, and community benefit

Municipal reimbursement program supporting installation of rain gardens and stormwater features; requires pre-approval, site inspections before and after installation, and a multi-year maintenance commitment; covers native plantings and green infrastructure designed to reduce runoff and improve water quality

Cost-share program supporting native plant installations and habitat restoration projects

Provides small grants for native plant installations that engage the community and support biodiversity; requires nonprofit or fiscal sponsor; ideal for starter or demonstration projects

Specifically for urban areas. Requires a financial partner (like a local nonprofit).

No acreage minimum listed. Focuses on native grasses and wetland restoration.

Requires 5+ acres. Specifically targets game bird and pollinator habitat. Does not allow for commercial gain or hunting

Local conservation program providing partial reimbursement for a range of practices including rain gardens, native plants, trees, composters, and rain barrels

Caps vary by city (e.g., Merriam up to $2,225).

Includes native shrubs/grasses. Limit 5 items per account.

Heartland Tree Alliance plants them for you. Now allows back/side yard planting.

Best for large-lot residents. Provides a biologist visit and native seed cost-share.

County-led cost-share program that reimburses residents and businesses for installing stormwater management features such as rain gardens, rain barrels, native trees, and native plantings

Covers native plants, seeds, rain barrels, and even bee/bat houses.

Reimburses $120–$240 per tree. Typical “individual” award is $1,200.

Limit 3 trees. Buy a tree from the master list, submit the receipt, and get cash back.

Specifically targets backyard runoff and stream protection.

For low-income homeowners to replace failing septic systems to protect local watersheds.

Supports community tree planting, canopy expansion, and urban forestry projects; strong fit for municipalities and community groups; relatively small, repeatable funding and practical for local implementation

Funds community tree planting + canopy restoration (not direct to individuals)

Free site visits + habitat plans; connects homeowners to funding sources

Bulk seedlings for homeowners; very low-cost but not free.

Free tree distribution program that provides Louisiana residents with native trees to plant at home, helping expand urban canopy, reduce stormwater runoff, and improve community resilience.

Native plant giveaways tied to coastal restoration outreach

Includes native plants and seed packets distributed through nurseries and events

Rebate for installing native pollinator gardens

Periodic free native plant kit giveaways

Supports tree planting, inventories, and management plans

$25 off a native tree (retail $50+). Valid at participating nurseries. Part of 5 Million Trees goal.

For landowners with a waterway/ditch on or near property. “Buffer in a Bag” reservations typically open in March.

Annual program providing free native trees to residents to increase tree canopy, support wildlife habitat, and enhance local environmental quality.

Strong match for pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and community restoration

Reimburses homeowners for approved stormwater projects such as rain gardens, conservation landscaping, and tree planting; requires site visit, approval, and contractor installation; can reduce watershed fees

Provides coupon for native tree purchases at participating nurseries; can be combined with state “Marylanders Plant Trees” coupon for stacked savings

High-value rebate program supporting installation of green infrastructure including rain gardens, permeable pavement, and conservation landscaping

Provides incentives for Woodland Resource Action Plans (WRAP). Requires a 10-year stewardship pledge.

Reimburses 50% of plan costs. Approved plans allow eligibility for future treatment funding.

Includes free compost/mulch.

Excellent for small-scale residential projects like converting a lawn to a rain garden or a pollinator patch.

Focuses on “nature-based” shoreline stabilization. Provides training for homeowners to use plants instead of riprap.

Includes planting, planning, and IRA-funded urban forestry projects; nonprofits eligible; some grants require match

Supports neighborhood-led sustainability projects including gardens, greening, and small habitat projects; highly accessible entry-level funding

Supports residents converting lawn to native pollinator gardens.

Focuses on “block-level” coordination; individual homeowners must lead a neighborhood petition.

Residents on Round, Gravel, Eagle, Harwood, Birch, and Baldwin Lakes.

Rebate program supporting installation of rain gardens, rain barrels, and native trees

Reimburses homeowners for rain garden materials; funded through stormwater utility fees

Supports conversion of lawn areas to native pollinator habitat with coaching and workshops

Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices such as native plantings and erosion control

Funding to implement water-quality conservation practices including native landscaping

Cost-share support for erosion control and conservation landscaping projects

Supports rain gardens, shoreline restoration, and other approved conservation practices

Reimbursement grants for native planting, rain barrels, and habitat projects

Funding for larger water-quality and native habitat projects

Includes design support and installation assistance until funds exhausted

Funding for pollinator habitat or water stewardship gardens

Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices

Supports establishment of diverse native prairie with maintenance agreement

Funds rain gardens, native landscaping, and runoff-reduction practices

Funds habitat restoration including prairie, pollinator, and forest projects; strong nonprofit eligibility

Statewide program offering coaching, cost-share rebates, and free pollinator seed kits to convert turf into habitat

Provides rebates for residential landscape projects that improve water conservation and incorporate native plantings or sustainable landscaping practices.

Offers a range of environmental funding programs supporting habitat restoration, stormwater improvements, and sustainability projects across sectors.

Provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices including native plantings, shoreline buffers, and water quality improvements.

Supports projects that improve watershed health through native plantings, erosion control, and stormwater management practices.

Replace invasive trees with native species; requires removal proof

Trees planted directly on residential properties by program staff

Free trees planted in right-of-way; homeowner agrees to maintenance

Reimburses residents for planting trees on private property

Technical and financial assistance program that helps private landowners implement conservation practices—such as habitat restoration, native plantings, and erosion control—to improve wildlife habitat and land health.

Free lawn soil test, analysis, and 3-year maintenance plan.

High-impact grant program funding installation of rain gardens, native plantings, permeable surfaces, and other green infrastructure; requires participation in a rainscaping workshop or training and submission of a project plan

Distributes free trees through community programs and residents

Administered by local SWCDs. Reimburses costs for erosion control and wildlife habitat.

Supports projects emphasizing wildflowers and native plants with educational value.

Specifically for restoring gardens/landscapes devastated by floods, tornadoes, or wildfires.

Specifically for landscape projects serving economically challenged individuals or areas.

Primarily technical assistance, but hosts local tree giveaway events annually.

Includes native/drought landscaping incentives

Free mulch available seasonally for landscaping projects (Bozeman)

Provides free native wildflower seed for pollinator gardens

Tree vouchers funded by Montana DNRC to expand urban canopy and reduce heat/water impacts

Covers rain gardens, cisterns, and streambank protection. Sites must be developed for 3+ years.

Homeowners should apply through an HOA or local civic group. Grant program that supports tree planting and urban forestry projects to expand canopy, improve community spaces, and enhance environmental benefits.

Incentive program that encourages removal of invasive Bradford pear trees by offering free native tree replacements to restore healthier, more resilient landscapes.

Specifically for Charlotte-area residents to fix drainage and install rain gardens.

Funds native plant gardens and invasive removal.

Voluntary program for non-industrial forestland. Focuses on upland and wetland habitats.

Provides a “Wildlife Habitat Conservation Plan” written by biologists, a prerequisite for many cost-share grants.

Homeowners can be included as a “carve out” of a larger application. Homeowner cannot apply as stand alone individuals.

Must allow “walk-in” hunting access. Covers native grass seeding and woody habitat (shrubs/trees).

Must follow NRCS specs and allow walk-in hunting. Orders are placed through your local Soil Conservation District (SCD).

Multi-year rental for nesting and pollinator habitat. Requires walk-in hunting access. $30/acre bonus for 10+ year agreements.

Local program providing low-cost or subsidized trees to residents for planting, supporting windbreaks, habitat improvement, and community tree canopy expansion.

Recurring conservation district tree program; follows same model as confirmed active counties

Tree program provides discounted trees and optional planting support services for residents

Flexible environmental funding including native habitat

Funds rain gardens, native landscaping, rain barrels, and trees

Helps landowners pay for improvements designed to enhance conservation of natural resources through our cost-sharing program

Each household and property in the district is eligible for up to 1/4 acre of seed and will be considered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The Lower Platte South NRD has three programs to encourage landowners to plant trees.

Native plants + landscape guidance for homeowners

Includes tree giveaways and planting programs

Provides complete native garden installations for residents

Supports community projects that enhance wildlife habitat and public viewing opportunities including pollinator gardens

Requires 25+ contiguous acres. Funds brush clearing, release of old apple trees, and grassland maintenance.

Specifically for landowners with 25 acres or less. Includes a 10% discount on native plants at partner nurseries.

Provides professional restoration plans for tidal and freshwater shorelines to mitigate erosion and improve habitat.

For private lands. Focuses on restoring habitat for native species. Requires 10-year agreement.

Expert guidance on installing residential rain gardens and infiltration trenches. Excellent “DIY” resource library.

Requires 10-tree minimum for a neighborhood block. Residents must sign a 2-year care agreement.

Focused on Newark. Includes “TreeKeepers” training for residents to ensure long-term survival.

Individual homeowners should partner with a local civic group.

Private landowners are eligible but require a 25% match. Projects must be at least 1 acre.

Specific to Hunterdon/Somerset residents. Includes a free 30-min design session with Rutgers experts.

Residents get a free schematic design and plant list from professional consultants.

Strong for riparian buffers and habitat restoration

Homeowners can request up to 2 kits. Proposals open May 1–June 30, 2026.

PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED. 50% of area must be native/low-water plants. No synthetic turf.

Requires pre-approval. Minimum 250 sq. ft. of grass must be removed.

Helps homeowners monitor and reduce groundwater use

Often bundled with water-smart programs; periodic giveaways

Often bundled with water-smart programs; periodic giveaways

Additional rebate layered on top of SNWA program

Major “cash-for-grass” program; rebates for removing turf, installing desert landscaping, and planting trees; applies broadly across region

Requires 400+ sq. ft. of drainage area. Includes a technical consultation before you plant.

Supports community tree planting, canopy expansion, and urban forestry planning; part of USDA UCF network

Sites must be “tributaries” to the Hudson.

Focuses on streamside buffers on private land.

Reimbursement for native plants/seeds.

For properties of 5–2,500 acres. Covers invasive removal and tree protection.

Funds rain gardens and drainage fixes to prevent flood damage. Household income must be $le$ 120% AMI.

Offers rebates to residents for replacing turf with native plants and sustainable landscaping. Designed as an accessible, municipality-run program to encourage widespread adoption of low-input, ecologically beneficial yards.

Residents must complete a short online course to receive a voucher for native plants or rain barrels.

Remove an invasive species (like Callery Pear) and replace it with a native tree to get a rebate.

Applications focus on urban environment resilience and engaging underserved populations.

Requires 1+ acre adjacent to agricultural land.

Provides small grants to homeowners for conservation practices such as native plantings, rain gardens, and other habitat improvements; designed for simple, residential-scale projects with clear environmental benefit

Educational rebate program requiring residents to complete a course or workshop before receiving funding for conservation practices such as rain gardens, native plants, and rain barrels

Supports community tree planting, inventories, and canopy expansion; USDA UCF model

Portland only. Other Oregon regions limited to working/public lands. Deadline April 10, 2026.