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.”

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program

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.

Academic Research

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.

Hunger Relief

Annual grants to organizations across conservation, community betterment, education and healthcare; applications due July 15; grants typically range between $5,000 - $20,000.

No grants to individuals | No grants to for-profit businesses | No grants to international charitable organizations that are not qualified in the United States

Delaney Family Foundation Grants

Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is:  Lightweight  Free-draining  Less expensive  Eligible Applicants Include:  -All California local government entities, including cities, counties, and cities and counties.  -Special districts, including transportation districts.  -Joint Powers Authorities in which all JPA members are also eligible applicants.  -Public school districts.  -All California state agencies, including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards.  -University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges.  -Private, for-profit entities.       Defined as a business intended to operate at a profit and return a profit to its owner(s).       The business must be California-based, or if in another state, must have an operational presence in   California: see Application Guidelines and Instructions for complete details and restrictions.  -Non-profit organizations, except private elementary or secondary schools, registered with the federal government under section 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), or (c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.  -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 prove that it is a government entity and meets the criteria of the grant program.  Eligible projects include:  Category 1: Mechanically Stabilized TDA for retaining walls.  Category 2: Low Impact Development, stormwater mitigation including stormwater infiltration galleries.  Category 3: Lightweight film, slope stabilization, embankment fill, landslide repair, and retaining walls.  Category 4: Vibration mitigation under rail lines.  Category 5: Landfill application, aggregate replacement projects such as leachate and gas collection systems, drainage layers, and leachate injection.     How to apply: Funding - CalRecycle Home Page   Applications due July 16, 2026.

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

www.calrecycle.ca.gov

Rolling

California

Similar Grants

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

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McLean Contributionship Grants

~$3M

Spark Good Local Grants

$250.0–$5.0K

Academic Research

~$25K

Hunger Relief

~$25K

Delaney Family Foundation Grants

$5.0K–$20.0K