California Beverage Container Recycling Market Development and Expansion Grant Program 2008

The state Department of Conservation is accepting funding proposals for its Beverage Container Recycling Market Development and Expansion Grant Program.

Businesses, nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, joint powers authorities, universities, tribes, and state or federal government entities are invited to submit concept papers by May 12, 2008.

A total of $20 million is available for 2008 as part of an ongoing statewide effort to encourage innovative approaches to the recovery and re-use of recyclable bottles and cans.

The overall goal of the Market Development and Expansion Grant Program is to increase the recycling rate of California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving the sustainability of containers, packaging materials, or systems. The grants also aim to stimulate job creation in California.

CONTACT: Department of Conservation