Workforce Development Grant Program
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Details
Purpose:
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) was appropriated $5 million from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund to support workforce development from AB179.
The goal of the Program is to provide employment and training opportunities for a new workforce to provide California Consumers with convenient opportunities to redeem California Redemption Value (CRV).
Description:
Private entities must be authorized to conduct business in the State of California, by either being registered with the California Secretary of State as a business located in California, being registered as a foreign (out–of–state or out–of–country) business or processing a business license issued by a California city, county, or city and county.
Private, non-profit entities, in addition to being registered with the California Secretary of State, must also be registered with the California Department of Justice, and appear on their Registry of Charitable Trusts. If a non-profit entity is excluded from registering with the Department of Justice, proof must be provided with the application.
Eligible applicants include: Collection Programs (CP) that are building workforce development for innovative redemption models. The Collection Program must be certified and in good standing with CalRecycle.
Workforce Development innovative recycling redemption models include:
• Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs)
• Bag Drop Projects
Available Funds
• $ 5,000,000 is available for this grant cycle, fiscal year 2022–23, subject to funding availability.
• $ 750,000 is the minimum available for individual grant awards.
• $ 2,500,000 is the maximum available for individual grant awards.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
Eligible applicants include: Collection Programs (CP) that are building workforce development for innovative redemption models. The Collection Program must be certified and in good standing with CalRecycle.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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