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

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · 150918

Eligibility details

Eligible applicants include: -Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) -Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) -Qualifying Tribal Entities. -Private, for-profit entities.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

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.

Funding geography: Projects must be located within California and service California-located businesses. Applicants will be required to identify the bottle washer processor location at time of application. Applicants must provide a timeline and supporting documentation for obtaining permits in the form of a letter from the appropriate City, County, or State Agency.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.