Reusable Beverage Containers Infrastructure Grant Program (FY 2022-23)

Eligible Projects/Products Eligible projects include infrastructure costs and start-up costs related to establishing a Bottle Washer Processor for glass California CRV reusable beverage containers. Eligible applicants include: -Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) section 30109. Joint Powers Authorities. -Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)4, (c)6 or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code. -Qualifying Tribal Entities. A Qualifying Tribal Entity is defined as a tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, residing within the borders of California, which:is recognized for special programs and services provided by the United States because of the status of its members as Native Americans; orcan establish that it is a government entity, and which meets the criteria of the grant program. -Private, for-profit entities. For purposes of this program, a "private, for-profit entity" is defined as a business intended to operate at a profit and return a profit to its owners. Proposed eligible costs may include: • Equipment related to setting up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., new bottle washer [parts/components for the system], forklift, office equipment). • Software technology related to the equipment • Supplies and materials related to setting up a Bottle Washer Processor for reusable glass bottles (e.g., shelving, racks, or storage for reusable products). • Personnel directly related to the project (limited to 10% of the total request amount excluding equipment). • Training for grantees’ employees on new equipment and certifications needed to implement the project. • Construction, renovation, or expansion costs of facilities connected to installation and/or retrofitting of the equipment at the location.

Eligibility

• Programs related to software
• Programs related to construction

Award details

Applications close on December 4, 2025.

Categories

Arts Culture · Equipment Purchase · Facility Improvement · Infrastructure