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






