Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is offering the “Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program” for FY 2026‑27 to fund regional pilot projects that place collection bins at five or more restaurants and on‑sale retail licensed establishments. Grants may cover purchase of collection bins, consolidation of collected glass, and transportation to a processing facility. Applicants must match the grant amount dollar‑for‑dollar and be eligible entities (businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments) operating in California. The program provides up to $4 million per award, with total funding of $14.2 million available, and requires a performance period from 19 Jan 2027 through 1 Apr 2029. • Eligible applicants: businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments (must be certified recycling centers, collection programs, or community service programs). • Funding uses: bins purchase, collection/consolidation, transport of empty glass containers. • Matching requirement: 100 % match of grant amount (excluding other CalRecycle funds). • Grant size: $250 k – $4 M per award; total pool $14.2 M. • Application deadline: 29 Oct 2026 23:59 UTC; award announcement 19 Jan 2027. • Performance period: 19 Jan 2027 – 1 Apr 2029 (≈2 years). • Contact: Alysa Erickson (phone (916) 658‑4822, email [email protected]).