Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

The Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program aims to support start-up costs for recycling programs, including recycling centers, mobile recycling, reverse-vending machines, or bag drop programs. The program is open to various eligible applicants, including businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. The grant funds can be used to establish new recycling centers or expand existing ones. The program has a total estimated available funding of $19,999,336, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000. Key aspects of the grant include: • Eligible applicants: businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments • Eligible geographies: California • Funding source: State • Funding method: advances and reimbursements • Letter of intent required: no • Matched funding required: no