Apply for a Native Plant Certificate

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The Community Watershed Stewardship Program provides funding for native plants that provide environmental benefits. Vouchers from nurseries are available to community groups or individuals planning to improve community spaces. Applications are accepted year-round.
Several Oregon Grape plants in pots sitting in a parking lot with volunteers planting plants in the background.

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The one-page form will take 10-15 minutes to complete.


Review eligibility

All project sites must be located within the City of Portland to be eligible.

Community Groups

Community groups (public and private non-profits) are eligible for maximum certificates of $500. Projects must meet these criteria: 

  • Involve volunteers.
  • Use plants native to the Willamette Valley.
  • Provide community benefit.
  • Build public awareness

Individual Residents

Community members are eligible for maximum certificates of $100. Preference will be given to first-time applicants. Projects must meet these criteria: 

  • Plantings native to the area.
  • Project is part of a larger restoration process (removing non-native plants, planting along a stream, or part of a stormwater project).
  • Project has a commitment to education or naturescaping.

Apply by mail or email

Step 1. Download and complete an application form

Step 2. Mail or email completed form

Send completed applications. If you have questions, please call the 
CWSP Coordinator at 503-823-6675

By mail to: 

Community Watershed Stewardship Program 
City of Portland Environmental Services 
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 613 
Portland, OR 97204-1912

Or by email to: CommunityStewardship@portlandoregon.gov 

Mailing address

City of Portland Environmental Services, Community Watershed Stewardship Program
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 613
Portland, OR 97204-1912