Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program
Eligibility
Eligible entities are:
- Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties)
- Special districts
- Qualifying Native American tribes
- Joint powers authorities, where all participating entities are otherwise eligible
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include:
- Contract costs for tire haulers
- Education
- Equipment
- Materials
- Personnel time to manage the amnesty events
CalRecycle oversees a competitive grant program to provide funding for tire collection events for the public (PRC §42954(7)).
- These grants are not intended for the disposal of waste tires from waste tire-generating businesses.
- Amnesty events allow citizens to bring waste tires to convenient locations for proper management.
- Events could also include a coupon program allowing citizens to bring in waste tires on specified days.
- This grant has a 2-year grant term and is offered in odd years.
Funding is determined by the Governor’s Budget and CalRecycle’s Five Year Tire Plan.
If you have questions that are specific to the Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program, contact grants@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Current Grant Cycle
Application materials for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26 were due April 8, 2025.
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).