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Edible Food Recovery Grant Program - CalRecycle Home Page Edible Food Recovery Grant Program CalRecycle administers the competitive Edible Food Recovery Grant Program to support new and expanded food waste prevention/source reduction projects in California. The program keeps food out of California landfills to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Funded projects either collect edible food to feed people or prevent food waste from being created at the source. The Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program previously funded these activities. Eligible Applicants Include: Local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) Cities, counties, and cities and counties .
Regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies, or joint powers authorities Nonprofit organizations (except private schools). Nonprofit organizations must be registered with the federal government under 501(c)3, (c)4, (c)6, or (c)10 of the Internal Revenue Code and must be registered in the State of California with the Department of Justice.
The business must be qualified to do business in California and be in good standing with all applicable California state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board. State agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards). University of California, California State University, or California Community College campuses.
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 to Indians because of the status of its members as Indians; or Can establish that it is a government entity that meets the criteria of the grant program.
If you have questions that are program-specific, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca. gov .
See all CalRecycle lists and previous messages. This Girl Scout troop and their parents volunteer with a CalRecycle food rescue grantee. To be determined in the state budget.
Review eligible costs in current cycle page. California Climate Investments This program is part of California Climate Investments , a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investment projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and much more. For more information, visit California Climate Investments .
No open applications at this time. To be determined by state funding budget. FY 2022-23 (Cycle 2) : EFR2 Awards FY 2021-22 (Cycle 1) : EFR1 Awards FY 2019-20 (Cycle 4) : FW4 Awards FY 2018-19 (Cycle 3 ) : FW3 Awards Watch for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) on either of these two web pages: CalRecycle grant applications are submitted online through the CalRecycle Grants Management System (GMS ) .
Performance Table Instructional Video Tutorial video (YouTube, 00:04:17, Transcript ) – provides help to grantees for completing the Performance Table Template for reporting. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) Extended Producer Responsibility For program-specific questions, contact GHGReductions@calrecycle. ca.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, local governments, and community-based organizations in California. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program is a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) that funds rail-based transportation of empty glass beverage containers to certified glass processing facilities across California. The program supports projects including equipment purchases such as loaders, bunkers, scales, and collection infrastructure that facilitate rail transport. Eligible applicants include local governments, private for-profit entities, and certified glass processors operating within California. Grant awards range from $500,000 to $4,000,000, with $4 million total available for fiscal year 2026–2027.
Organics Grant Program (CalRecycle) is a grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery that funds the expansion or construction of new organic waste processing facilities in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program is part of California Climate Investments, using Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds to divert green materials, food waste, and alternative daily cover from landfills. Eligible applicants include local governments, regional sanitation and waste agencies, Joint Powers Authorities, private for-profit entities, state agencies, University of California and California State University systems, community colleges, qualifying Indian tribes, and 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), or (c)(10) nonprofit organizations. Award amounts range from $100,000 to several million dollars depending on project scope, with final funding levels determined by the state budget.