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Rain Garden Subsidy
Funding for rain garden installation costs
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Peterborough Rain Garden Subsidy supports eligible residents and owners of commercial/industrial property in Peterborough who want to install rain gardens on private property. It offers reimbursement toward rain garden projects to help manage stormwater and reduce flooding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and installation of a rain garden on private property.
Documents Needed
- Completed pre-approval form, including the questionnaire, aerial measurement, and subsidy estimate.
- Slope calculation.
- Soil drainage test results.
- Rain garden design sketch.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of Peterborough.
- Owners of a commercial/industrial property in the city of Peterborough.
Eligible expenses
- Plants, stone, and topsoil.
- Landscaping services for installation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tools such as shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows.
Selection criteria
- Approvals will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to apply
- Complete the online pre-approval application by answering the questionnaire, watching the instructional videos, and completing a roof area calculation to receive your subsidy estimate.
- Determine the slope of the proposed rain garden location and record it on the Design Sketch Template.
- Conduct a drainage test at the proposed location and complete the Soil Drainage Test section of the Design Sketch Template.
- Create your rain garden design sketch, including proposed plant materials.
- Submit your application for full approval either in person at City Hall or electronically on the website.
Processing and Agreement
- After your application has been reviewed and accepted, GreenUP staff will contact you to coordinate a mandatory on-site visit during the garden construction stage.
- During installation, applicants must set up at least one site visit with GreenUP to ensure the garden is being installed correctly; this requirement may be waived if you hire a professional landscaper.
- After installation, submit your progress photos and receipts for review and reimbursement either by email to rethinktherain@peterborough.ca or in person at City Hall, 500 George St. N., Peterborough ON.
- Copies of receipts are acceptable; original receipts are not required.
Additional information
- The City requires all submissions in metric units.
- Instructions on how to submit applications electronically will be emailed to qualifying applicants.
- Assistance with the aerial measurement tool is available upon request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rain Garden Subsidy Program
What is the Rain Garden Subsidy?
The City of Peterborough Rain Garden Subsidy supports eligible residents and owners of commercial/industrial property in Peterborough who want to install rain gardens on private property. It offers reimbursement toward rain garden projects to help manage stormwater and reduce flooding.
How much funding can be received?
Rain Garden Subsidy Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rain Garden Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Rain Garden Subsidy program, you must:
The applicant must be a Peterborough resident or own a commercial/industrial property in the city of Peterborough.
The rain garden must be installed on a property you own within the city of Peterborough.
The proposed site must be low-lying, relatively flat, and clear of trees and underground services.
What expenses are eligible under Rain Garden Subsidy?
Design and installation of a rain garden on private property.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rain Garden Subsidy?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at hayley-goodchild@greenup.on.ca or by phone at 705-745-3238 ext. 213.
Where is the Rain Garden Subsidy available?
The Rain Garden Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rain Garden Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rain Garden Subsidy is a Grant and Funding