Notice of Funds Available: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program (FY 2026–27)
California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds projects using recycled tire rubber in pavement to promote sustainable, high-performance public infrastructure through the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program (FY 2026–27).
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 (Q&A deadline) | September 10, 2026 (Full application due) | October 20, 2026 (Authorization/EPPP policy due) | April 1, 2028 (Progress Report) | April 1, 2029 (Final Report/Final Payment)
Funding Amounts: $6,371,315 available for FY 2026–27; typical awards: up to $375,000 (individual), $525,000 (regional), $750,000 (tribal); reimbursement rates vary by project type, county, and applicant status.
Summary: Funds public infrastructure projects in California that use rubberized pavement made from recycled California waste tires to promote sustainability and tire waste reduction.
Key Information: Application must be submitted in CalRecycle's GMS; strict eligibility and documentation rules apply.
Description
The Rubberized Pavement Grant Program, administered by California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), supports projects that utilize rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) hot-mix or rubberized chip seal (RCS) made from California-generated waste tires. The program aims to divert tires from landfills, reduce illegal dumping, and foster markets for recycled-content tire products. Funding is targeted toward first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement, with priority given to projects that integrate sustainable materials into California roadways, bikeways, greenways, and accessibility improvements.
