Recycled Fiber, Plastic, And Glass Grant

California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)


What does it fund?

Construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to process or manufacture value-added products from California-derived, newly diverted fiber, plastic, or glass waste.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofits, for-profit entities, public universities and colleges, solid waste facilities, public school districts, and qualifying Tribal Governments.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities through diversion of waste from disadvantaged communities, textile rescue to disadvantaged communities, direct community engagement, job training, or job creation receive additional points during application scoring.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding Timeline

No additional funds are available at this time. Check the program website for an upcoming announcement on project awards.


Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$36.5 million allocated

$30.5 million implemented

$21.8 million benefiting priority populations

618,981 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

15 projects implemented


2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

338 full-time equivalent jobs reported