When is the deadline for Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program?

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Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program

Q: How much funding does Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program provide?

Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program provides US $3,000,000 - US $23,750,000 in funding.

California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)

Foundation

Funding Amount

US $3,000,000 - US $23,750,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Supplies and materials related to setting up a reusable glass bottle deposit-return system (e.g., collection bins, 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’…

Overview

Funder: California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle)

The Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program, offered by CalRecycle, aims to fund infrastructure and start-up costs for a deposit-return system for glass reusable containers in California. This initiative, established under AB 179, seeks to enhance the Beverage Container Recycling Program and promote a circular economy by establishing a processing stream for reusable glass containers. Eligible projects include equipment, technology, and training necessary for implementing this sustainable system.

The Department 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 related to a deposit-return system for glass reusable containers in the Beverage Container Recycling Program. The goal of the Program is to create a reusable glass beverage container processing stream within California to support a circular economy.
Eligible projects include:

Infrastructure costs and start-up costs related to setting up a deposit-return system for glass California CRV reusable beverage containers.
Eligible costs are limited to the following:

Equipment related to setting up a reusable glass bottle deposit-return system (e.g., new bottle washer [parts/components for the system], forklift, office equipment)Software technology related to the projectSupplies and materials related to setting up a reusable glass bottle deposit-return system (e.g., collection bins, 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 projectConstruction, renovation, or expansion costs of facilities connected to installation and/or retrofitting of the equipment at the location\Outreach and education activities related to the project