SCHEDULE FOR 2011
Submit electronic or paper application by May 4, 2011
Submit order form and payment by May 13, 2011
Pick up your plants on June 25, 2011 from
9:30 am to 11:30 am
NOTE: This is the only day for plant pick up.

WHAT DOES THE GRANT PROVIDE?
Plants are provided at a reduced price for your rain garden. Each 2.5 inch pot costs $1.80, about a 50% discount compared to retail prices.
There are no cash awards and the costs for planning, design and construction of your rain garden are NOT ELIGIBLE for reimbursement.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE GRANT?
Any group, unit of government, business or homeowner can apply for this grant. If you are not sure of your status, please call 414.225.2123 or email raingardens@mmsd.com

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE GROUP OR PERSON APPLYING FOR THE GRANT?
A completed electronic or paper application.
Compliance with all dates above.
You must be available on June 25, 2011 between 9:30 and 11:30 am to pick up your rain garden plants. If you will not be available on that day, you need to make arrangements with a friend, neighbor or relative to pick up your plants.
June 25 is the only day plants will be available for pick up.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU PLAN YOUR GARDEN & ORDER YOUR PLANTS:
New for 2011, the grower is requiring that each species of plant is purchased in quantities of 4 for a minimum cost of $7.20.
Example: if you wanted a purple coneflower for your rain garden, you would need to order 4 purple coneflower plants. The grower will not provide plants in quantities of 1, 2, or 3. You will see this change reflected on the order form.

HOW TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PLANTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR RAIN GARDEN:
The number of plants required is typically one per square foot of rain garden installed.
EXAMPLE: If you were to plant a 10 foot by 10 foot rain garden, it would be a 100 square foot rain garden. You would need 100 plants. Each plant costs $1.80.
100 plants multiplied by $1.80 equal $180.00.