Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State of California

At a glance

Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27 is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (State of California). Applications are due October 29, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $250K – $4M, with $14.2M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 22, 2026Posted
Oct 29, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 22, 2026
Close date: Oct 29, 2026
Award floor: $250,000
Award ceiling: $4,000,000
Est. total funding: $14,198,550
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — Senate Bill (SB) 1013 (Chapter 610, Section 14544) provides $4,000,000 on an annual basis for the Program. The minimum requested amount is $250,000. The maximum grant award is $4,000,000. The applicant must match the amount of any grant received from the grant program in an amount equal to or greater than the grant amount. Other funding received from CalRecycle is not eligible to be used as match for this grant program.
Matching funds: 100% — The applicant must match the amount of any grant received from the grant program in an amount equal to or greater than the grant amount. Other funding received from CalRecycle is not eligible to be used as match for this grant program.
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) — $14,198,550 is available for this grant cycle, ($4,000,000 annual EGR allocation plus $10,198,550 remaining funds from cycle 2), fiscal year 2026-27, subject to funding availability.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 1/19/27-4/01/29
Expected award announcement: January 19, 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Entities must be authorized and qualified to do business in California. Additionally, they must be in good standing with all applicable California state agencies to conduct business and registered appropriately to do business according to their entity type.
How to submit: Online: https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/grants

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business
Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Eligible applicants are: -Certified Recycling Centers (RC) -Certified Collection/Drop off Programs (CP) -Certified Community Service Programs (SP) -Local Government (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 30109. Applicants that seek to pay out CRV for the collected glass, must be a Certified Recycling Center, and meet the requirements of Section 2525(k) of the California Code of Regulations.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The fundamental goal of the Program is to assist in funding regional pilot programs that are supplying bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9, commencing with Section 2300, of the Business and Professions code), with the goal of increasing the recycling of glass beverage containers.

Description

In order to facilitate increased recycling of empty glass beverage containers in the state, the department shall create the Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to assist in funding regional pilot programs furnishing bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Grants provided under this program may be used for any of the following: 1. Purchase of bins for the collection of empty glass beverage containers at restaurants and other on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. 2. Collection and consolidation of contents from the bins. 3. Transportation of the empty glass beverage containers that are collected to a glass processing facility. All projects must include collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9, commencing with Section 2300, of the Business and Professions code) throughout one or more cities or counties in the State of California.

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Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitOnline: https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/grants Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyAlysa Erickson · alysa.erickson@calrecycle.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before October 29, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Alysa Erickson
alysa.erickson@calrecycle.ca.gov
1-916-658-4822

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 29, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Eligible applicants are: -Certified Recycling Centers (RC) -Certified Collection/Drop off Programs (CP) -Certified Community Service Programs (SP) -Local Government (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 30109. Applicants that seek to pay out CRV for…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $250k – $4m and total estimated program funding is $14,198,550.

How do I apply for “Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27”?

Applications go directly to Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/grants. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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