Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program

CalRecycle

United States Department of Transportation

Total Grant Value:

Not specified

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

Dependent on cycle and award type

About the Grant:

This statewide program provides innovation grants to support startups or innovations in beverage container redemption—like mobile depots, bag drops, and reverse vending machines. Eligible applicants include local governments, recycling centers, dealers, nonprofits, tribal entities, and public institutions. CalRecycle funds startup and infrastructure costs to expand recycling access. Award details vary by cycle.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

Cycle RIG2 (Dealers) due 08/19/2025; RIG3 (Recycling Centers) and RIG4 (Tribal Entities) both due 09/02/2025; RIG5 (Dealer Co-ops) due 06/30/2026.

Submission Due Date:

08/19/2025 - 09/02/2025

Funds Allocated to LA County Locations

No specifically specified LAC funding.