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Rain Ready Ottawa
Supports Ottawa residents with sustainable rainwater management solutions
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Multi-unit residential building property management companies (for buildings up to three storeys, excluding basements)
See full eligibility
Overview
Rain Ready Ottawa provides rebates of up to $5,000 to support residents in implementing rainwater management projects on their properties. Eligible activities include downspout redirection, rain garden installation, soakaway pits, permeable pavements, and certified landscape designs, all aimed at reducing the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of rain gardens to manage rainwater on the property.
- Redirection of downspouts to reduce runoff and prevent basement flooding.
- Construction of soakaway pits to promote rainwater infiltration into the ground.
- Implementation of permeable pavement solutions to reduce runoff from driveways and other hard surfaces.
- Development of certified landscape designs focused on stormwater management.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Multi-unit residential building property management companies (for buildings up to three storeys, excluding basements)
Eligible expenses
- Costs for downspout redirection materials and installation (e.g., splash pads, extenders, redirection equipment).
- Expenses for rain garden installation, including plants, soil, and related materials.
- Costs for soakaway pit installation, including permeable materials, filter fabric, and stone.
- Costs for the supply and installation of permeable pavement by a qualified contractor.
- Fees for certified landscape design services related to stormwater management practices.
Eligible geographic areas
- Residents and property owners within the City of Ottawa's Priority Stormwater Retrofit Areas.
- Residents and property owners within the City of Ottawa's Secondary Stormwater Retrofit Areas.
- Residents located anywhere within the City of Ottawa (for eLearning courses).
How to apply
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Check if your property is located within one of Ottawa’s stormwater retrofit areas (Priority, Secondary, or Outside) using the address lookup tool on the program’s website.
- Step 2: Choose Project Pathway
- Decide whether to complete the Rain Ready Ottawa Home Assessment, work with a certified Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP), or complete the relevant Rain Ready Ottawa eLearning courses (for certain project types).
- Step 3: Complete Required Actions for Eligibility
- If opting for a Home Assessment, arrange for the assessment with an FLP certified assessor.
- If opting for the eLearning courses, enroll and complete the required courses. Save your completion certificates as proof of eligibility.
- If working with a FLP, coordinate your project through them to meet eligibility requirements.
- Step 4: Prepare Your Application
- Gather required documentation, such as proof of home assessment or eLearning course completion, certified landscape designs (if applicable), and details about your proposed project (downspout redirection, rain garden installation, soakaway pit installation, permeable pavement, or landscape design).
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Complete the application form as specified in the Rain Ready Ottawa program guidelines.
- Attach all supporting documents as required.
- Submit the application form and documents through the method provided by the City of Ottawa, which may include an online submission portal or email (verify the current process via the Applicant Guide or by contacting rain@ottawa.ca).
- Step 6: Await Response
- Monitor for confirmation or follow-up communications from the City of Ottawa regarding your application status.
- Step 7: Contact for Inquiries
- For any questions or to discuss your application, contact the program directly at rain@ottawa.ca.
Additional information
- Rebates and home assessments are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Completion certificates from eLearning courses must be saved and provided as proof of eligibility for certain rebates.
- Participation in multi-unit residential building assessments does not affect eligibility for current rebates.
- eLearning courses are free, bilingual, and accessible to all Ottawa residents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rain Ready Ottawa Program
What is the Rain Ready Ottawa?
Rain Ready Ottawa provides rebates of up to $5,000 to support residents in implementing rainwater management projects on their properties. Eligible activities include downspout redirection, rain garden installation, soakaway pits, permeable pavements, and certified landscape designs, all aimed at reducing the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff.
How much funding can be received?
Rain Ready Ottawa Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rain Ready Ottawa program?
To be eligible for the Rain Ready Ottawa program, you must:
Multi-unit residential buildings up to three storeys (excluding basements) may request free assessments.
Assessment applications must be submitted by an authorized representative (property owner, manager, Condo Board member, or homeowners association representative).
What expenses are eligible under Rain Ready Ottawa?
Installation of rain gardens to manage rainwater on the property.
Redirection of downspouts to reduce runoff and prevent basement flooding.
Construction of soakaway pits to promote rainwater infiltration into the ground.
Implementation of permeable pavement solutions to reduce runoff from driveways and other hard surfaces.
Development of certified landscape designs focused on stormwater management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rain Ready Ottawa?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at rain@ottawa.ca.
Where is the Rain Ready Ottawa available?
The Rain Ready Ottawa program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rain Ready Ottawa a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rain Ready Ottawa is a Grant and Funding