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.

Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The project sites eligible for the grant must be located on 'farm and ranch' property, encompassing both private and public land, where the owner is not held responsible for the illegal disposal. The definition of 'farm and ranch' property can be found in the Eligible Geographies section below. Grantees are given approximately two years to complete the project(s). The sites should be fully remediated (cleaned up) using grant funds, or a combination of grant funds and in-kind contributions in terms of funds or services. The funding covers various costs, including Administrative, Recycling/Disposal (tires), Equipment, Material, and Personnel expenses. If necessary, measures for abatement and prevention, such as site security and public education/outreach efforts, should also be addressed. The program encourages innovative approaches. For further information and requirements, please refer to the Notice of Funds Available FY26-27 webpage, particularly the Application Guidelines and Instructions and Procedures and Requirements resource documents. The application typically includes several items for each project/site, such as Budget, Land Use/Zoning Designation, photos, Property Affidavit, Site Characterization, map, Work Plan, and Resolution. The Resolution is carried out through the governing body of the applicant (additional information is available). It is possible to include multiple projects/sites within a single application.

Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR91

A competitive grant program that supports wildfire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness by funding specialized firefighting equipment, vegetation management, fuels reduction, and public education/outreach to underserved communities in high fire‑risk areas.

Applicants are local fire departments and community organizations (fire agencies and community groups). | Funding targets communities in PG&E's Northern and Central California service area. | Priority/funding restricted to communities identified as extreme or elevated fire risk by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP)

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

The Trustees meet several times a year, and the Contributionship accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year. All applications and progress reports must be submitted online via the Blackbaud/YourCause portal.

The Contributionship does not fund the costs or expenses of existing staff allocated to a project it is asked to support. | The Trustees do not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests. | Organizations that have received a grant must 'rest' for a calendar year before submitting a new proposal. | Grant applications from an organization known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

McLean Contributionship Grants

Local cash grants awarded by Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers to support local organizations addressing community needs.

Must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com and be verified by Deed | Must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves | Eligible entity types limited to 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and faith-based organizations (Deed verified)

Spark Good Local Grants

The Allen Foundation, Inc. makes grants to support human nutrition programs in health, education, training, and research. The foundation accepts proposals twice per year and directs applicants to an online grant portal.

Must be a non-profit organization and provide a copy of IRS certification of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or a governmental entity. | Applicants must be officially domiciled within the United States. | Academic research PI must be a full-time regular faculty member with tenure or on tenure track.

Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

calrecycle.ca.gov

Rolling

$500,000 – $4,000,000

California

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