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Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Nonprofit eligible

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has posted this environment grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 23, 2026. It provides awards up to $500K–$3M.

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Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Award amount
Up to $500K–$3M
Posted
May 11, 2026
Opportunity number
RIG8

Opportunity description

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for establishing a recycling center to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities.

Who can apply

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Other Legal Entity
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible applicants include:     New Recycling Center. A new recycling center is defined as an applicant who intends to apply and is eligible to become a certified recycling center. The new recycling center must be certified and permitted under the local authority prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) email.

Funding

Award floor
$500K
Award ceiling
$3M

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