Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

The Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026‑27) provides funding to California‑based certified beneficiating processors to expand furnace‑ready glass cullet production for beverage containers. Applicants must match the grant amount 100% with non‑CalRecycle funds and demonstrate additional cullet processed within 12 months. The grant offers $1 M‑$4 M per award, with total available funding of $8.78 M, and a performance period from 19 Jan 2027 to 1 Apr 2029. • Eligible applicants: private for‑profit or nonprofit certified glass processors in California • Required match: 100% of award amount (non‑CalRecycle sources) • Deliverables: documented increase in cullet processing within 12 months • Funding method: advances and reimbursements • Application deadline: 22 Oct 2026; award announcement: 19 Jan 2027 • Period of performance: ~2 years