Notice of Funds Available: Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program (FY 2026-27)
Funds California engineering projects that use recycled tire-derived aggregate for infrastructure improvements and environmental sustainability.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: July 16, 2026 (Cycle 28) | August 18, 2026 (Cycle 28 secondary) | October 15, 2026 (Cycle 29) | November 17, 2026 (Cycle 29 secondary) | January 13, 2027 (Cycle 30) | February 11, 2027 (Cycle 30 secondary) | April 1, 2028 (Progress Report) | April 1, 2029 (Final Report/Grant Term end)
Funding Amounts: $750,000 total for FY 2026–27; up to $375,000 per award; grant term through April 1, 2029.
Summary: Supports California projects using tire-derived aggregate to address engineering challenges, divert waste tires, and promote recycled tire product markets.
Key Information: Application is through CalRecycle’s GMS; strict eligibility and documentation requirements apply.
Description
This grant program, administered by CalRecycle, funds projects in California that utilize tire-derived aggregate (TDA)—a lightweight, recycled material made from shredded waste tires—in civil engineering applications. The program’s primary goals are to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and stimulate markets for recycled-content tire products. Eligible project types include retaining walls, stormwater mitigation, slope stabilization, vibration mitigation under rail lines, and landfill infrastructure using TDA. All projects must use California-generated waste tires processed in-state and meet specific technical, reporting, and documentation requirements.
