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Interested in participating in the rain barrel program? Fill out the application below. After receiving your application, we will contact you to schedule an appointment for a staff member and volunteers to come to your home and help you install your rain barrel. Please read about our rain barrel program first! Click here...

Need help with the form? Have questions?

Contact Green Light New Orleans at 504-324-2429 or rainbarrel@greenlightneworleans.org

FAQ and how do I apply? Use the online form below (fastest and easiest) or fill out the Rain Barrel Program Application Form (PDF)

Q: Will I have to pay for the barrel?

A: We ask for a donation depending on your financial possibilities to contribute to the barrel. Our cost share option starts at $10 to make sure everybody can participate in the program.

Q: Will you install the barrel?

A: Yes, we will install the barrel and you will be able to choose one from sveral designs. Check out the video below to see how we install the barrel

Q: Can I have more than one barrel?

A: Yes, you can apply for 2 barrels through the regular cost share program.

 

Q: Where do you install barrels?

A: All areas in the Greater New Orleans area within the levee system.

Q: I want to install the barrel myself?

A: Yes, we offer barrels as a fundraiser. Find out more here. But it will be more economic for you to apply for the regular program.

Q: I am a renter. Do I qualify?

A: Yes, but you need permission from your landlord. Download the form here.

Q: Can I have more than two barrels?

A: Yes,but there is an extra cost above the maximum cost share.

Q: Can I pick up a barrel?

A: Yes, we offer barrels as a fundraiser. Find out more here.

Q: What happens if the barrels don't work out for me?

A: We can come to our home, disconnect the barrels and move the barrels and pavers to another community member. If this happens withing 18 month after the installation, you are eligible for a full refund of your cost share or you can donate the cost share to the organization.
Q: Can I use it as a planter or ship it to a friend out of state?
A: No. We are a Greater New Orleans community program and the barrels are supposed to benefit the community as a whole. A lot of work and funding goes into a barrel. It should only be used as a water management / water conservation tool.


Q: Who funds your barrels?

A: The graphic to the right shows you, who provides the funding and how much more is needed in 2020. Find out the current program status here. You will also see who is funding the program.

Q: Is there a wait list?

A: Yes. Find out the current program status here.

Q: If I change my mind about the barrel location, will you come out and move it for me?

A: Yes,but there is an extra cost to change the location at a later point.

Q: I am a teacher. Can I get my school involved to help paint the barrels?

A: Yes! We offer a school program which is funded by the Brown Foundation.

 

The Green Light Rain Barrel Program is supported by:

 

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