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Funding
Grants, Payments, and Loans
CalRecycle offers funding authorized by legislation to help public and private entities create circular waste systems.
Open Applications
Open grant applications are updated often. Click on the listed grant for details on:
– Eligibility     – Funding     – Grant Cycles     – Grantees
Grant/Loan Name
Application Due Date
Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program (Cycle 37)
May 7, 2026
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program (Dealer Cooperatives) (Cycle 5)
Continuous through June 30, 2026
Tire Equipment Loan Program
Continuous
Beverage Container Recycling Loan Program
Continuous
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program
Continuous
Recycling Market Development Zone Loan Program
Continuous
Application and Grant Management Tools
Applicants can apply online for many of CalRecycle’s grant programs by using the Grants Management System (GMS).
The
Application and Grant Management Tools page
provides:
How to access GMS
Information on access and search functions
Forms
Grant Writing Tips
Scoring Criteria
General Resources and Links
Learn More about App and Grant Management Tools
Get Email Updates About Grants
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Grants
CalRecycle offers competitive funding for projects that help California reach its climate change goals.
Click on the drop-down menus below for lists of grants each category is eligible for.
Local Governments/Jurisdictions
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Beverage Container Redemption Pilot Project Program
Co-Digestion Grant Program
Community Composting Grant Program
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Household Hazardous Waste
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program
Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grants
Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grants
Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grants
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
Reuse Grant Program
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
SB 1383 Local Assistance
Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant
Tribal Entities
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Community Composting for Green Spaces
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Household Hazardous Waste
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grants
Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grants
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
Reuse Grant Program
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant
Schools (districts, CSUs, etc.)
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Community Composting Grant Program
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant
For-Profit Private Businesses
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
Reuse Grant Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Tire Incentive Program
Local Conservations Corps
Local Conservation Corps provide recycling services and implement litter abatement projects for collecting and recovering beverage containers, used oil, electronic waste, and tires.
Local Conservation Corps Grant Program
Non-Profit Businesses
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Community Composting Grant Program
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
Reuse Grant Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Workforce Development Grant Program
Payment Programs
CalRecycle administers payments based on statute to assist in the implementation of used oil and beverage container recycling.
Loans
CalRecycle administers loan programs based on statute to assist recycling manufacturers in waste reduction and climate change initiative infrastructure.
Used Oil Payment Program (OPP)
Assistance to develop and maintain used oil and used oil filter collection/recycling programs.
Learn More about OPP
Beverage Container Recycling Payment Program
Funding available to eligible
cities and counties
for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
Learn More about Payment Program
Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loans
Loans to businesses that undertake projects to reduce waste resulting from the manufacture of a product.
Learn More about RMDZ Loans
Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHG) Loans
Loans to promote infrastructure development for California-generated organics and other recyclable materials into new products.
Learn More about GHG Loans
Beverage Container Recycling Loan Program
Loans to supports and expands California’s beverage container recycling by providing financial assistance to eligible organizations.
Learn More about BCRL
Tire Equipment Loan Program
SB 876 provides a comprehensive measure to extend and expand California’s regulatory program for the management of waste and used tires.
Learn More about TELP
List of All Active Grant and Payment Programs
Beverage Container Quality Infrastructure Grant Program
Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Beverage Container Redemption Pilot Project Program
Co-Digestion Grant Program
Community Composting Grant Program
Edible Food Recovery Grant Program
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program
Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program
Household Hazardous Waste
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program
Local Conservation Corps Grant Program
Local Enforcement Agency Grant Program
Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grants
Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grants
Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grants
Organics Grant Program
Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program
Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program
Reuse Grant Program
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
SB 1383 Local Assistance
Solid Waste Disposal and Codisposal Site Cleanup Program
Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grants
Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant
Tire Incentive Program
Workforce Development Grant Program
Inactive or Discontinued Grants
Listing of CalRecycle’s
Inactive and Discontinued Grant and Loan Programs
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For more information contact: Financial Assistance,
Grants@calrecycle.ca.gov
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