Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Administered by Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, this environment grant invites applications from 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 bag drop recycling programs in order to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities utilizing 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
Applying for this grant
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