Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27
About This Grant
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) receives an annual and continuous appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Beverage Container Recycling Fund to administer the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program (PRC section 14545). All projects must be located within California and transportation must come from California located businesses. Eligible projects include: • Projects that facilitate the use of rail transportation of empty glass beverage containers to glass processing facilities Certified by CalRecycle within the state of California. Eligible costs and activities may include: • Equipment related to transportation of empty glass beverage containers through the use of rail. (e.g. loaders, bunkers, scales, emptying hoppers) • Supplies and materials related to rail transportation of empty glass beverage containers. • Transportation costs of empty glass beverage containers via rail. • Construction of a new rail line or updating of an existing rail line to improve access to empty glass beverage container transportation. (i.e. steel rails, wooden ties or sleepers, ballast, spikes, bolts, and rail plates) • Personnel directly related to project construction, empty glass beverage container rail transportation, and the implementation of equipment, materials and supplies.
Grant Summary
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 is a Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery grant providing up to $5000004M for small business, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $5000004M
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- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 from Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery before the deadline.
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Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27?
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 is offered by Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and is generally open to small business, nonprofit. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 provide?
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 provides up to $5000.0B per award from Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 deadline?
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27?
To apply for Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.