Notice of Funds Available: Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement (TEA) Grant (FY 2026-2027)
This grant funds local agencies in California to inspect, enforce, and educate on waste tire laws, reducing illegal dumping and enhancing tire management compliance.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: October 8, 2026 (Full application) | November 10, 2026 (Authorization documents)
Funding Amounts: $6,250,000 total for FY 2026–27; typical awards: up to $350,000 (pop. ≤900,000), $500,000 (900,001–2M), $650,000 (≥2M); 1-year grant term.
Summary: Supports California local agencies in enforcing waste tire laws, inspections, and education to reduce illegal tire dumping and improve compliance.
Key Information: Applicants must use the online Grants Management System (GMS) for submission; required authorization documents are due separately if not submitted with the application.
Description
The Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement (TEA) Grant, administered by California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), provides funding to city, county, and city-county agencies to enforce California's waste tire laws. The grant supports activities such as inspections of waste tire businesses, field patrolling, enforcement actions, case development, and educational outreach to waste tire generators and haulers. The program aims to reduce illegal tire dumping, enhance compliance with the Tire Recycling Act, and protect California’s environment by promoting proper tire management at the local level.
