{"id":11,"date":"2026-03-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:50:06","slug":"grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Stormwater Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-gray-blue-color has-text-color has-lg-font-size\">The Philadelphia Water Department offers incentives to property owners, project managers, and developers to keep and increase stormwater management on their property for lower costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons tiles noicons fj-space-around fa-stretch is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-main-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/connect\/customer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"far fa-5x fa-handshake\"><\/i> Connect with a Retrofit Vendor<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 disabled col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-question-circle\"> <\/i> Pre\u2011application meetings open soon<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 beo col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-main-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/application\/pre_app_meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-question-circle\"><\/i> Request a pre\u2011application meeting<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 disabled is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-history fa-flip-horizontal\"> <\/i>Come back later to apply<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 beo col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-main-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/grants\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-envelope-open-text\"><\/i> Submit your application<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-main-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/login\/portal_signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-file-upload\"><\/i> <span>Submit plans for <span class=\"ib\">awarded projects<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 col-12 col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-ms-3 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-main-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/PAPHILAWATER\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=PAPHILAWATER_StormwaterGrants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-5x fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> <span>Subscribe to <span class=\"ib\">email updates<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ls-fwsection alignwide has-pale-gray-background-color\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Stormwater Grants Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\">Stormwater Grants can pay for the design and construction of <strong>stormwater retrofit projects<\/strong> on non-residential properties in Philadelphia. Stormwater retrofit projects provide an opportunity to add new landscaping, fix drainage problems, and improve the appearance of a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns fa-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-md-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>After a project is complete, the property owner qualifies for lower <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/billing\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2125\">stormwater charges<\/a> on their monthly bill through the <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/credits\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2130\">Stormwater Credits Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These stormwater retrofit projects are a cost-effective way for the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to reduce stormwater pollution in Philadelphia\u2019s creeks and rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PWD partners with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) to award millions in stormwater grants every year. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Stormwater Grants Application Guide<\/a> is a critical resource for learning more about how to apply for a Stormwater Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Stormwater Grants and resulting stormwater credits lower a property owner\u2019s monthly stormwater bill. To learn more about how stormwater bills are calculated or to address a bill you think is incorrect, <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/billing\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2125\">visit the Stormwater Billing page&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">The Stormwater Grants Program is one type of Stormwater Incentive offered by the Philadelphia Water Department and managed by the Stormwater Incentives team. <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/incentives\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2129\">Learn about other types of Stormwater Incentives&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-md-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ls-divwrap  has-pale-blue-border-color is-style-small-border has-white-background-color\" id=\"whats-new\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"26-02\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEBRUARY 2026<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-sm-font-size\"><strong>Our spring 2026 grant application submission deadline is March 20th at 11:59pm.<\/strong> Pre-application meetings for this round happening now and must be <em>requested by March 5, 2026 (and take place by Friday, March 6).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"26-01\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JANUARY 2026<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-sm-font-size\">\n<li><strong>The spring 2026 grants submission deadline is 11:59 PM, March 20th.<\/strong> Pre-application meeting appointments are open now and must be <em>requested by March 6, 2026<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"25-09\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FALL 2025<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-sm-font-size\">\n<li><strong>The fall 2025 grants submission deadline is 11:59 PM, October<\/strong> <strong>17th.<\/strong> Pre-application meeting appointments open August 1st and must be <em>requested by September 19, 2025<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/2025-stormwater-grant-awardees-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY25 Grant Awardees Announced<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"25-01\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JANUARY 2025<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-sm-font-size\"><strong>Our next grant deadline is March 14th at 11:59pm.<\/strong> Pre-application meetings for this round can be held now and must be <em>requested by February 14, 2025.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"24-summer\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer 2024<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mt0 has-sm-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Our next grant deadline is Oct.&nbsp;18<sup>th<\/sup> at 5pm. <\/strong>Pre<strong>\u2011<\/strong>application meetings for this round open August 1st and must be <em>requested by September 20, 2024. &nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/2023-2024-stormwater-grant-awardees-announced\/\">FY24 Grant Awardees Announced<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"23-08\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2023<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb0 has-sm-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/PAPHILAWATER\/bulletins\/368b332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stormwater Grants Updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mt0 has-sm-font-size\">\n<li>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/2022-2023-stormwater-grant-awardees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog post about the FY23 Grant Awardees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our next grant deadline is Oct.&nbsp;18<sup>th<\/sup> at 5pm. <\/strong>Pre<strong>\u2011<\/strong>application meetings for this round can be held now and must be <em>requested by September 15, 2023. &nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"22-06\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June 2022<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"noicons has-sm-font-size\">We launched our new <a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/stormwater\/connect\/\">Stormwater Connect<\/a> tool to help Stormwater Retrofit Vendors and Property Owners find each other. <a class=\"ib\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/introducing-stormwater-connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the blog post&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"22-03\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March 2022<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/PAPHILAWATER\/bulletins\/310da43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stormwater Projects Blog Post and Grant Updates!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-sm-font-size\">\n<li>Check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/stormwater-grants-fy22\" target=\"_blank\">blog post about the FY22 Grant Awardees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from April 15 to June 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"22-02\" class=\"wp-block-group beo\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 2022<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file has-sm-font-size\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-aa81f3cd-c4ac-4e65-b1ee-34cf77c76f53\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/february-2022-stormwater-grant-awardees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FY2022 Stormwater Grant Awardees Announced<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Our next grant deadline will be October 15, 2022. Pre-application meetings will open in the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ls-fwsection alignwide has-transparent-background-color\"><div class=\"container\"><div id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-ls-doctable doctable\">\n\t<h3>Resources for Applying for a Stormwater Grant<\/h3><table class=\"docblock\" data-toggle=\"table\" searchable\" data-search=\"true\" data-trim-on-search=\"false\" data-pagination=\"true\" data-show-extended-pagination=\"true\" data-page-size=\"12\" data-pagination-loop=\"false\" data-page-list=\"\">\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t<tr><th class=\"title-link\" data-field=\"title\" data-sortable=\"true\">Title<\/th><th class=\"description\">Description<\/th><th data-field=\"updated\" class=\"date up\" data-sortable=\"true\">Last Updated<\/th><th data-field=\"filetype\" class=\"file type\" data-sortable=\"true\">Format<\/th><\/tr>\n\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t<tbody><tr id=\"resources-resource-0\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-property-owner-fact-sheet.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Property Owner Fact Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-property-owner-fact-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Property Owner Fact Sheet<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">A quick introduction for property owners to learn about PWD\u2019s Stormwater Grant Program and GSI tools.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-21\">Feb 2025<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-1\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-guide.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Stormwater Grants Application Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Stormwater Grants Application Guide<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Manual describing what properties are eligible for Grants, how to develop a project team, and requirements for the Stormwater Grant application.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-25\">Jul 2024<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-2\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-pre-application-checklist.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Get ready to apply: Pre-Application Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-pre-application-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Get ready to apply: Pre-Application Checklist<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Checklist to assist property owners and project teams to apply for a Stormwater Grant for a stormwater retrofit project.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-25\">Jul 2024<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-3\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-common-mistakes.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Common Mistakes: Pre-Application Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-common-mistakes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Common Mistakes: Pre-Application Checklist<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Checklist with common Stormwater Grant application errors to assist project teams applying for a Stormwater Grant. This checklist should be used with the \u201cGet ready to apply\u201d checklist to complete the application fully and correctly.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2024-07-25\">Jul 2024<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-4\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-worksheet.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Stormwater Grants Application Worksheet\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/stormwater-grants-application-worksheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Stormwater Grants Application Worksheet<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Intended to help project teams prepare to fill out the online form. This form should not take the place of an official Stormwater Grant application.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2024-03-01\">Mar 2024<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-5\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/subgrant-om-agreements-owner.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Subgrant and OM Agreement Template: Property Owner as Grant Manager\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/subgrant-om-agreements-owner.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Subgrant and OM Agreement Template: Property Owner as Grant Manager<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Template legal documents that must be signed by property owners awarded a Stormwater Grant.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2023-01-03\">Jan 2023<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-6\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/subgrant-om-agreements-vendor.pdf\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Subgrant and OM Agreement Template: Vendor as Grant Manager\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/subgrant-om-agreements-vendor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Subgrant and OM Agreement Template: Vendor as Grant Manager<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Template legal documents that must be signed by property owners and project managers awarded a Stormwater Grant.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2023-01-03\">Jan 2023<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-7\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/manual\/?\/manual-info\/guidance-manual\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Stormwater Management Guidance Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/manual\/?\/manual-info\/guidance-manual\" target=\"_blank\">Stormwater Management Guidance Manual<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">The Philadelphia Stormwater Management Guidance Manual (the Manual, or SMGM) is a comprehensive resource for the development community in complying with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Stormwater Regulations (Stormwater Regulations) and designing stormwater management on private property. Contains information on technical design, submission, construction, and post-construction requirements.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2023-07-01\">Jul 2023<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">web\/pdf<\/td><\/tr><tr id=\"resources-resource-8\" class=\"clickable-row\" data-href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/20250821-pwd-sw-grants-presentation.mp4\"><td class=\"title-link\" data-label=\"Title\"><a title=\"Stormwater Grants 2025 Webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/20250821-pwd-sw-grants-presentation.mp4\" target=\"_blank\">Stormwater Grants 2025 Webinar<\/a><\/td><td class=\"description\" data-label=\"Description\">Recording of August 21, 2025 presentation concerning PWD&#8217;s Stormwater Grants program.<\/td><td class=\"date up\" data-label=\"Last Updated\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-21\">Aug 2025<\/time><\/td><td class=\"file type\" data-label=\"Format\">mp4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n\t<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you have any questions about this program, please contact the PWD Stormwater Incentives team at <strong class=\"ib\">215-685-6070<\/strong> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:PWD.StormwaterCredits@phila.gov\" target=\"_blank\">PWD.StormwaterCredits@phila.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philadelphia Water Department offers incentives to property owners, project managers, and developers to keep and increase stormwater management on their property for lower 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opportunity to add new landscaping fix drainage problems and improve the appearance of a property | after a project is complete the property owner qualifies for lower stormwater charges on their monthly bill through the stormwater credits program | these stormwater retrofit projects are a cost effective way for the philadelphia water department pwd to reduce stormwater pollution in philadelphias creeks and rivers | pwd partners with the philadelphia industrial development corporation pidc to award millions in stormwater grants every year the stormwater grants application guide is a critical resource for learning more about how to apply for a stormwater grant | stormwater grants and resulting stormwater credits lower a property owners monthly stormwater bill to learn more about how stormwater bills are calculated or to address a bill you think is incorrect visit the stormwater billing page | the stormwater grants program is one type of stormwater incentive offered by the philadelphia water department and managed by the stormwater incentives team learn about other types of stormwater incentives | whats new | february 2026 | our spring 2026 grant application submission deadline is march 20th at 11 59pm pre application meetings for this round happening now and must be requested by march 5 2026 and take place by friday march 6 | january 2026 | the spring 2026 grants submission deadline is 11 59 pm march 20th pre application meeting appointments are open now and must be requested by march 6 2026 | fall 2025 | the fall 2025 grants submission deadline is 11 59 pm october 17th pre application meeting appointments open august 1st and must be requested by september 19 2025 | fy25 grant awardees announced | january 2025 | our next grant deadline is march 14th at 11 59pm pre application meetings for this round can be held now and must be requested by february 14 2025 | summer 2024 | our next grant deadline is oct 18 th at 5pm pre application meetings for this round open august 1st and must be requested by september 20 2024 | fy24 grant awardees announced | august 2023 | stormwater grants updates | check out the blog post about the fy23 grant awardees | our next grant deadline is oct 18 th at 5pm pre application meetings for this round can be held now and must be requested by september 15 2023 | june 2022 | we launched our new stormwater connect tool to help stormwater retrofit vendors and property owners find each other read the blog post | march 2022 | stormwater projects blog post and grant updates | check out the blog post about the fy22 grant awardees | additional applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from april 15 to june 10 | february 2022 | fy2022 stormwater grant awardees announced | our next grant deadline will be october 15 2022 pre application meetings will open in the summer | resources for applying for a stormwater grant | title description last updated format | property owner fact sheet a quick introduction for property owners to learn about pwds stormwater grant program and gsi tools feb 2025 pdf stormwater grants application guide manual describing what properties are eligible for grants how to develop a project team and requirements for the stormwater grant application jul 2024 pdf get ready to apply pre application checklist checklist to assist property owners and project teams to apply for a stormwater grant for a stormwater retrofit project jul 2024 pdf common mistakes pre application checklist checklist with common stormwater grant application errors to assist project teams applying for a stormwater grant this checklist should be used with the get ready to apply checklist to complete the application fully and correctly jul 2024 pdf stormwater grants application worksheet intended to help project teams prepare to fill out the online form this form should not take the place of an official stormwater grant application mar 2024 pdf subgrant and om agreement template property owner as grant manager template 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