Notice of Funds Available: Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program (FYs 2023–24 and 2024–25)
CalRecycle funds innovative projects to improve beverage container redemption—like mobile units, bag drop, and reverse vending—in underserved California areas, advancing recycling access and technology.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Questions and Answers) | June 2027 (Full application) | July 2027 (Authorization documents/EPPP Policy)
Funding Amounts: $40,000,000 total for cycle; individual awards: $500,000–$10,000,000; grant term through April 2028 (anticipated).
Summary: Supports dealer cooperatives in California to implement innovative beverage container redemption solutions—mobile units, bag drop, and reverse vending machines—in unserved zones.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
This program, administered by California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), funds innovative approaches to beverage container redemption. The goal is to increase consumer access and convenience in redeeming beverage containers, especially in unserved zones, by supporting projects such as mobile redemption units, bag drop programs, and reverse vending machines. Only dealer cooperatives—nonprofit stewardship organizations with an approved stewardship plan—are eligible to apply. Projects must focus on providing redemption opportunities in areas lacking existing services.
