Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28)
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Summary
The Department of resources Recycling and Recovery offers the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program pursuant to Section 14581(a)(4) of the Public Resources Code. The purpose of the grant is to issue up to $1,500,000 annually in the form of grants for beverage container recycling and litter reduction programs to promote increased recycling beverage containers throughout California and reduce beverage container litter in the waste stream.
Eligibility
Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government | • 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). | California cities, counties, state agencies, and other local governmental entities.