Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
The Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program provides start-up costs for a deposit-return system of reusable glass containers in the Beverage Container Recycling Program to support California’s circular economy.
Eligibility
Funding
- $25,000,000 is available for fiscal year 2022-2023.
- The minimum requested amount is $3,000,000.
- The maximum grant award is $25,000,000.
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 setting up a deposit-return system for glass California CRV reusable beverage containers.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include:
- Equipment related to setting up a reusable glass bottle deposit-return system.
- Software technology related to the project.
- Supplies and materials to set up a reusable glass bottle deposit-return system.
- 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.
- Outreach and education activities related to the project.
For more information, contact bevcontainergrants@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Current Grant Cycle
Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 were due December 19, 2024.
Upcoming Grant Cycles
Awarded Grant Cycles
- No current Grantees at this time.
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).