Questions about the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program grant application are accepted in writing only, no later than July 15, 2025. Similar or related questions may be grouped together or reworded for clarity and responded to as one question.
All questions and answers will be posted during the application period and are subject to updates. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check this website for the latest information regarding this grant cycle.
To receive a response, a question must pertain to clarification of the application and requirements in the application process. Any questions submitted pertaining to other elements of the grant will not be posted on the official Question and Answer web page.
General | Eligibility | Certification | Eligible Projects | Funding | Application
General
No questions at this time.
Eligibility
No questions at this time.
Certification
No questions at this time.
Eligible Projects
- Can RVMs purchased using RIG2 Grant funds be used as part of Dealer Cooperative activities?
No, all Dealers that are awarded must submit an affidavit to CalRecycle choosing to redeem in-store (Option I) prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) email. For additional information, refer to the Eligibility Criteria and Evaluation Process for the Redemption Innovation Grant Program (Beverage Container Recycling Fund, Fiscal Years 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25).
Funding
- Is this a reimbursement grant or are the funds advanced (if awarded) at the beginning of the grant term?
Payments are made to the grantee on a reimbursement basis and only for eligible activities, products, and costs specifically included in the approved Work Plan and approved Budget. To be eligible for reimbursement, costs must be incurred and fully paid (payments must be cleared). All grant-funded costs must be incurred after receiving a Notice to Proceed and before the end of the Grant Term. For additional information, refer to the Procedures and Requirements document.
Application
No questions at this time.