Resources for Businesses and Organizations
Grant Announcement: We have a new grant for businesses and organizations! Applications will be accepted February 1 - 28, 2025. Learn more!Many of these "Community Backyards" concepts and practices can easily work on land managed or owned by businesses and organizations. They are relatively simple, small-scale conservation projects that can be easily implemented at a local business, a church, a school, and more. These practices benefit local water quality and sustainability, increasing Franklin County's climate resiliency.
We have reimbursements available for businesses and organizations to do green infrastructure projects within the cities of Columbus, Bexley, Grove City, Westerville, Worthington, and one anywhere within Franklin County! Project examples include rain gardens, native plant pollinator gardens and tree plantings, permeable pavement, and rainwater collection systems. Learn more about our rebates for businesses and organizations:
Community Beyond Backyards Grants.
For resources on waste diversion and recycling for your local business or organization,
check out these resources from SWACO.
Check out the pictures below to see a green infrastructure project from a local business, Balanced Family Academy Clintonville, that received a Community Backyards Business Rebate in 2024. They used the funds to remove invasive plants and replant their gardens with native plants and trees. They also purchased new signage to educate the community and their families about it! They plan to use the space to supplement their weekly naturalist programs. Thanks to the owner, Rob Lewis, for coordinating the project and to Jared Goodykoontz, local naturalist and Nature Dad, for providing support and guidance. We can't wait to see how it looks in the coming years!
2024 Awardee: Balanced Family Academy Clintonville - Native Plantings & Garden Project