Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28)
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Who can apply
• California cities, counties, state agencies, and other local governmental entities. • Special districts (e.g., recreational park districts). • Public colleges and universities, and public K-12 school districts. • Non-profit organizations (except private schools K-12) registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)6, or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code. • Qualifying Tribal Entities. • Joint Powers Authorities (JPA).
About this opportunity
CalRecycle is seeking projects that implement new programs or enhance existing programs to provide convenient beverage container recycling opportunities in various locations statewide. Eligible projects include: • Multi-family residential dwellings (five units or more). • Public colleges/universities, non-profit colleges/universities, and public K-12 school districts. • Curbside Residential Program locations (excluding single stream). • Community events including, but not limited to, those sponsored by local jurisdictions. • Parks/recreational areas. • Purchase of water refill stations, including the installation, education and outreach, or replacement of infrastructure, plumbing, maintenance, additional attachments or modifications. • Purchase of mobile water trailer bars, including repla...