Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program (EGR2)

CalRecycle

United States Department of Transportation

Total Grant Value:

$10,198,550

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

$2,000,000

About the Grant:

This CalRecycle grant supports regional pilot programs that boost recycling of empty glass beverage containers by supplying collection bins to restaurants and on-sale retail establishments. Eligible applicants include certified recycling-related programs, local governments, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and qualifying tribal entities in California. For FY 2025–26, about $10.2 million was available, with awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million for projects covering bin purchase, collection, consolidation, and transport to glass processing facilities.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

Deadline: 2025-12-04

Submission Due Date:

12/04/2025

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