The Rainproof Mini-Grant Program supports property owners to install rain gardens to enhance water infiltration and mitigate flooding risks.
Donor Name: City of Charleston
State: South Carolina
County: Charleston County (SC)
City: Charleston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $10,000
Details:
This funding opportunity is being offered as part of the Charleston Rainproof program, an initiative grown from the Dutch Dialogues process, which seeks to engage residents and business owners in a community-wide action plan to help make Charleston less flood prone together.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000 of funding is available for the fall 2023 program, with the ability to fund up to 50 projects!
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include City of Charleston or Charleston County residents, businesses, and organizations such as non-profits, schools, etc. who own their property or otherwise have permission from their property owner to install a rain garden. Installations are not allowed on verges or other public property. Limit one award per household/ business/ address throughout life of program.
How it Works
- City of Charleston will train you! No prior rain garden installation experience is necessary, but grantees shall commit to 2 hours of training to help you design and install the best rain garden possible! Training will help you choose the right location on your property, the size of the rain garden, the design, the right plants and supplies needed, and the installation techniques for success. Training includes a one-hour online video, and a one-hour in person workshop led by certified Master Rain Gardeners.
- Grantees purchase supplies on their own. The $200 will be deducted when you purchase native plants and supplies at a designated location.
- Grantees have about 6 weeks to design, purchase supplies and install the rain garden on their own using resources from the trainings.
- Grantees report their efforts by sharing pictures and dimensions of their new rain gardens on the City’s Rainproof Showcase Map by filling out a simple one-page online form.
For more information, visit City of Charleston.