Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program
The Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program provides grants to expand glass cullet processing facilities for increased processing of glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers (PRC section 14543).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Current certified glass cullet processing facility
- An organizational type that includes the service above includes:
- Private, for-profit entities
- Non-profit entities (except private schools)
Eligible Costs:
- Equipment related to glass cullet processing.
- Software technology related to the project.
- Supplies and materials related to glass cullet processing.
- Construction, renovation, or expansion costs of facilities connected to installation and/or retrofitting of the equipment at the location.
- Costs associated with setting up a new facility and/or satellite location, not including new construction.
- Personnel directly related to the project.
- Training for grantees’ employees on new equipment and certifications needed to implement the project.
Funding
- $4,000,000 available for each fiscal year.
- Up to $4,000,000 maximum available per applicant per fiscal year (FY).
- $1,000,000 minimum requested amount per applicant per fiscal year (FY).
- The applicant matches the amount of any grant received from the grant program in an amount equal to or greater than the grant amount.
Contact Information
For more information, contact BevContainerGrants@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Current Grant Cycle
No open applications at this time.
Upcoming Grant Cycles
No upcoming grant cycles at this time.
Awarded Grant Cycles
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).