Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
The Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program provides infrastructure and start-up costs for establishing a Bottle Washer Processor for glass reusable containers in the Beverage Container Recycling Program pursuant to Section 14539 of the Public Resources Code.
Eligibility
Funding
- $23,750,000 is available for fiscal year 2022-2023.
- The minimum requested amount is $3,000,000.
- The maximum grant award is $23,750,000.
Eligible applicants include:
- Local Governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties)
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Qualifying Tribal Entities
- Private, For-Profit Entities
Eligible Projects:
Infrastructure costs and start-up costs related to establishing a Bottle Washer Processor for glass California CRV reusable beverage containers.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include:
- Equipment related to setting up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., new bottle washer [parts/components for the system], forklift, office equipment).
- Software technology related to the project.
- Supplies and materials to set up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., shelving, racks, or storage for reusable products).
- Personnel directly related to the project.
- Training for grantee’s employees on new equipment and certifications needed to implement the project.
- Construction, renovation, or expansion costs of facilities connected to installation and/or retrofitting of the equipment at the site.
For more information, contact BevContainerGrants@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Current Grant Cycle
Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 (Cycle 2) are due December 4, 2025.
Upcoming Grant Cycles
Awarded Grant Cycles
- FY 2022-23 (Cycle 1): No Awards
How to Apply
Watch for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) on either of these two web pages:
Online Applications
CalRecycle grant applications are submitted online through the CalRecycle Grants Management System (GMS).