CalRecycle: Reuse Grant Program
Deadline: September 10, 2020
Amount: $300,000 to $500,000
Match: No
Eligibility: Local governments, state agencies, nonprofits, private and for-profit organizations and qualifying Indian Tribes
The purpose of the grant is to further the goals of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill (AB) 32) and lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by expanding and improving landfill diversion and recycling in California through source reduction (i.e., reuse). Each application must fall into one of the following project types:
· Replacement of single-use containers with refillables, including, but not limited to beverage, food, or personal care product containers.
· Replacement of single-use food service ware (plates, cups, utensils) with durable alternatives that can be reused.
· Replacement of single-use packaging with reusable packaging used to transport or distribute goods (e.g., crates, pallets).
· Recovery of lumber, wood flooring, or wood furniture from landfills or through deconstruction projects for reuse.
