Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026–27)
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026–27) supports California glass processors with equipment, facility improvements, and training to produce more recycled glass for new beverage containers.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: October 6, 2026 (Questions) | October 22, 2026 (Application) | November 12, 2026 (Authorization documents and EPPP policy) | April 1, 2029 (Final report and payment request)
Funding Amounts: $1 million–$4 million per award; $8,782,179 available for FY 2026–27
Summary: Grants expand California processing of furnace-ready recycled glass for use in new glass beverage containers.
Key Information: Applicants must be current certified beneficiating processors and provide matching funds at least equal to the grant award.
Description
CalRecycle administers this program to increase the amount of furnace-ready recycled glass cullet available for making new glass beverage containers in California. It funds projects that demonstrate an ability to expand glass cullet processing at California sites.
The program supports processing-related equipment, software, supplies, facility renovations or expansions connected to equipment installation, project personnel, and employee training. A project may also involve setting up a new facility or satellite location, but grant funds cannot pay for construction of a new facility.
