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Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a Recycling Market Development Zone Loan Program to encourage California-based recycling businesses located within California financing businesses that prevent, reduce, or recycle recovered waste materials through value-added processing or manufacturing. The purpose and importance of the RMDZ Program is set forth in Section 42001 of the California Public Resources Code:  “The purpose of this chapter [is] to stimulate the use of postconsumer waste materials and secondary waste materials generated in California as raw materials used as feedstock by private business, industry, and commerce.”

Grant Summary

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program is a Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districtsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program from Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program?

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program is offered by Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, small business. 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 Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program provide?

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program provides an amount that varies by award 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 Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program deadline?

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program 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 Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program?

To apply for Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program, 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.

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