Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU21)
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are: All California local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 48617, Special districts, Qualifying Tribal Entities and Joint Powers Authorities, where all participating entities are otherwise eligible.
About this opportunity
CalRecycle oversees the Waste Tire Cleanup Grant, a competitive grant program to provide funding for collection, removal, transportation, recycling, and disposing of California waste tires from tire piles and illegal dumping areas along public rights-of-way or on private property. California cities, counties, special districts, Qualifying California Native American tribes and joint powers authorities are eligible to apply. Funding: $1,500,000 available for fiscal year (FY) 2026–27 - $100,000 for individual grant awards and $250,000 for regional grant awards. See for https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Tires/Grants/Cleanup/ for eligible costs and additional grant specific information. Resolution required.