Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is funding environment projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $500K–$2.5M.
Apply on the California Grants PortalOpportunity description
The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for mobile recycling programs to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities that utilize innovative projects.
Who can apply
- Business
- Nonprofit
- Other Legal Entity
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Eligible applicants include: • Existing Certified Recycling Center. An existing certified recycling center is defined as an operation certified by CalRecycle to accept empty beverage containers and pay California Refund Value (CRV) to consumers. • New Recycling Center Business. A new recycling center business is defined as an applicant who intends to apply, and is eligible to become, a certified recycling center.
Funding
Submitting your application
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