Tire-Derived Product Grant Program
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Purpose:
The Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program promotes markets for recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and decreases the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires.
Description:
Eligible applicants include include Qualifying Tribal Entities and Public entities:
· California cities
· counties
· public school districts
· public colleges and universities
· special districts
· park or recreational districts
· state agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards)
Eligible Products:
Tire-derived products (TDP) must be made from only California-generated waste tires, processed in California and manufactured into a final product in California. For the purposes of this grant program, tire-derived products generally fall into three categories: agriculture/landscape, recreation, and transportation. Eligible products include, but are not limited to: Mulch, bark, weed abatement coverings, tree care products, horse stall mats, tracks, sidewalks/pathways, guard rails or components, railroad ties, sound barriers, and traffic safety products.
Additionally, end-of-life material (primarily crumb rubber or rubber nuggets/mulch that have served their initial purpose) may be reused or recycled into a variety of eligible products. The source of the end-of-life material (e.g., landscaping) must be located in California. Any necessary further processing of end-of-life material and any further manufacturing must take place in California.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Eligible applicants include Qualifying Tribal Entities and the following Public entities:
o California cities
o counties
o public school districts
o public colleges and universities
o special districts
o park or recreational districts
o state agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards)
Eligible Geographies:
Project must be located in California and a minimum of 2,500 California-generated waste tires must be used per application. Multiple products/projects may be combined to achieve this minimum. Project(s) must not have previously received CalRecycle grant funds.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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