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Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

Grantor:
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Departmental Grant ID:
TRP17
Portal ID:
78243
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The purpose of the grant is to promote markets for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) products with crumb rubber derived from only California-generated waste tires.  The program is designed to encourage first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement in two project types: RAC Hot-Mix and Rubberized Chip Seal.

Description:

Eligible Projects

An application may include rubberized pavement (hot-mix and chip seal) projects for roadways, Class 1 bikeways [as defined in Streets and Highways Code section 890.4(a)], greenways, and disability access at parks.  A greenway is a travel corridor for pedestrians, bicycles, non-motorized vehicle transportation, recreation, or a combination thereof, located along natural landscape features, such as an urban watercourse. 

State agencies are eligible only for projects for Class 1 bikeways, greenways, and disability access at parks.

All projects are subject to the following requirements:

·         The grantee will construct one or more Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Hot-Mix or Rubberized Chip Seal project(s) at the location(s) specified in the approved grant application, unless otherwise approved by the Grant Manager.

·         Only California-generated waste tires that are processed in California shall be used in the crumb rubber portion of the project(s).  Recycled end-of-life crumb rubber that meets all specifications and standards can be used, as appropriate with prior written permission from the Grant Manager.

·         The project(s) must be located in California.

·         Projects must be owned and maintained by the applicant and accessible to the general public.

·         Reimbursement will not exceed the amount stated on the Grant Agreement Cover Sheet (CalRecycle 110).

·         Construction of the RAC portion of any project must commence on or after the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed and be completed by April 1, 2027.

·         The binder material must contain a minimum of 300 pounds (equivalent to 15 percent by weight) of the tire-derived crumb rubber per ton of rubberized binder.  The binder may be either asphalt rubber/field blend or terminal blend.

 

Additionally, the following are project requirements specific to the project type indicated:

·         Hot-Mix Project:  Project(s) must use a minimum of 2,000 tons of RAC hot-mix (1,000 tons for Tribal Entities).

·         Chip Seal Project:  Project(s) must use a minimum area of 40,000 square yards of chip seal material (20,000 square yards for Tribal Entities).

 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

·         Local Governments as defined in Public Resources Code section 48617.

·         Other local governmental agencies.

·         Qualifying Tribal Entities. 

·         State agencies.  

California Labor Code section 1782 prohibits a charter city from receiving state funding or financial assistance for construction projects if that charter city does not comply with Labor Code sections 1770–1782. 

 

 

Eligible Geographies:

The project(s) must be located in California.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
December 2024
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
NTP to April 1, 2027

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$5,359,439
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$250,000 – $500,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) receives an annual appropriation from the California Tire Recycling Management Fund to administer the California Tire Recycling Act (Senate Bill 937, Vuich, Statutes of 1990, Chapter 35) (Public Resources Code [PRC] sections 42860 et seq.)

·         $250,000 maximum for individual grant.

·         $350,000 maximum for regional grant.

·         $500,000 maximum for tribal entity grant.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Staff proposes to conduct the review of FY 2024–25 applications using the eligibility, criteria and evaluation process. Staff will perform a review of all applications to determine completeness. Complete applications will be evaluated to confirm applicant and project eligibility and determine the recommended funding amount.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
1-916-341-6180, tiregrants@calrecycle.ca.gov

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