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Apply for Residential Stormwater Grant program

Thank you for your interest in the 2026-2027 Residential Stormwater Grant (RSG) Program. This grant program is administered by the City of Bloomington Department of Economic and Sustainable Development with funding and collaboration from the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU). The RSG program is designed to help homeowners in Bloomington manage stormwater runoff and prevent soil erosion. Qualifying applicants are homeowners or groups of homeowners that live within City limits and pay the CBU stormwater fee. Qualifying projects include rain gardens, bioswales, creek bed repair, retention ponds, and ditch stabilization. The best application will show a green infrastructure solution to a documented stormwater issue. Grant funds are issued on a reimbursement basis. Accepted applications will enter into a grant agreement with the City of Bloomington before the installation begins. After work is satisfactorily complete, inspected by CBU, and paid, the grant funding will be issued.
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How to apply

  1. Gather Documents

    Please review the detailed program description and requirements on the RSG website before proceeding with the application. This application requires upload of several supporting documents, such as quotes, site sketches, and photographs.

  2. Submit Application

    This application form's purpose is to determine your eligibility for a grant based on location, project descriptions, and cost proposals or quotes from contractors. You will be asked to describe the stormwater issue, the proposed project, and why it is a good solution tot he stormwater issue. Applications are due by January 31, 2027.

  3. Respond to Staff Questions

    City staff will reach out to you to discuss your application. Applications will be evaluated by City staff and grant awards will be announced by February 28, 2027.

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