CALIFORNIA — October 27, 2026. CalRecycle’s FY 2026–27 Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant program lists $8,782,179 to help certified processors expand production of furnace-ready recycled glass for new beverage containers. The current published application deadline is November 5, 2026.

Program details and local relevance

According to the agency, applicants must be currently certified beneficiating processors and meet the program’s business or qualifying nonprofit requirements. Awards range from $1 million to $4 million. The total includes a $4 million annual allocation and $4,782,179 carried forward from the previous cycle. The program aims to increase processing capacity, not directly pay consumers for recycling bottles.

Eligibility and cautions

The agency’s program page has an inconsistent older instruction in one application-access sentence, while its cycle timeline and current CalRecycle funding index specify November 5, 2026. Applicants should confirm instructions with CalRecycle before submitting. The grant is competitive and no award is guaranteed.

Official source: State or county government program announcement and application details.

Reviewed October 27, 2026. Check official grant pages for deadlines and changes.

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