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Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)

Grantor:
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Departmental Grant ID:
RBI2
Portal ID:
150918
Status:
Closed
Open Date:
10/7/25 12:00
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The Dept of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Chapter 249, Ting, Budget Act of 2022).  The purpose of the grant is to provide infrastructure and start-up costs for establishing a Bottle Washer Processor for glass reusable containers in the Beverage Container Recycling Program pursuant to Section 14539 of the Public Resources Code.

Description:

Eligible Projects/Products

Eligible projects include infrastructure costs and start-up costs related to establishing a Bottle Washer Processor for glass California CRV reusable beverage containers.

Eligible applicants include:

-Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) section 30109. Joint Powers Authorities.

-Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)4, (c)6 or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code.

-Qualifying Tribal Entities. A Qualifying Tribal Entity is defined as a tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, residing within the borders of California, which:is recognized for special programs and services provided by the United States because of the status of its members as Native Americans; orcan establish that it is a government entity, and which meets the criteria of the grant program.

-Private, for-profit entities. For purposes of this program, a "private, for-profit entity" is defined as a business intended to operate at a profit and return a profit to its owners. 

Proposed eligible costs may include: 

• Equipment related to setting up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., new bottle washer [parts/components for the system], forklift, office equipment). 

• Software technology related to the equipment 

• Supplies and materials related to setting up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., shelving, racks, or storage for reusable products).  

• Personnel directly related to the project (limited to 10% of the total request amount excluding equipment). 

• Training for grantees’ employees on new equipment and certifications needed to implement the project. 

• Construction, renovation, or expansion costs of facilities connected to installation and/or retrofitting of the equipment at the location.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible applicants include:

-Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties)

-Nonprofit organizations (except private schools)

-Qualifying Tribal Entities. 

-Private, for-profit entities.   

Eligible Geographies:

Projects must be located within California and service California-located businesses. Applicants will be required to identify the bottle washer processor location at time of application. Applicants must provide a timeline and supporting documentation for obtaining permits in the form of a letter from the appropriate City, County, or State Agency. 

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
February 17, 2026
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
NTP-4/3/2028

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$23,750,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$3,000,000 – $23,750,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

The Dept of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) received an appropriation of $25,000,000 from AB 179 Budget Act of 2022. $1,250,000 of the $25,000,000 appropriation is reserved to cover CalRecycle’s administrative costs, and the remaining funding in the amount of $23,750,000 will be used in the Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Advances & Reimbursement(s)

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Tiffany Morris, 1-916-341-6244, tiffany.morris@calrecycle.ca.gov

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