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Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024–25

Up to $4,000,000
Type
GRANTS AND FUNDING
Application Difficulty
EASY
Application DeadlineDecember 11, 2024
Time To Complete4 weeksProgram Budgetno cap
See If You Qualify

Highlights

This program offers a fantastic chance for your business to contribute to a more sustainable future while enjoying financial benefits. By applying, you can access grants to fund collection bins and logistics for recycling empty glass beverage containers. This support can improve your operations, enhance your environmental impact, and position your business as a community leader in sustainability.

With the funding available, you can reduce costs associated with recycling and improve your waste management practices. You'll gain the resources to purchase bins and handle transportation effectively. Plus, the requirement to match grant funds encourages shared investment in this initiative, adding value to your operations while promoting eco-friendly practices.

Getting involved is straightforward. The program is designed to assist businesses like yours, ensuring that the benefits outweigh the requirements. By participating, you not only contribute to a greener environment but also potentially boost your reputation and customer loyalty in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace.

Financing Details

Type of Financing
This program offers grants to support regional pilot programs. Grants are funds provided that do not require repayment, making them an excellent opportunity for your business.

Eligible Expenses
Funding can be used for:

  • Purchase of bins for the collection of empty glass beverage containers at restaurants and other on-sale retail establishments.
  • Collection and consolidation of contents from the bins.
  • Transportation of the empty glass beverage containers to a glass processing facility.

Other Key Details

  • Repayment Terms: There are no repayment terms since this is a grant.
  • Usage Restrictions: Funds may not be used for unrelated expenses outside the outlined eligible activities.
  • Fees: There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.

This opportunity helps streamline your process and boosts recycling efforts in your community.

Qualifications

  • Location: Business must be based in California.

  • Eligible Entities:

    • Local or regional governmental agencies.
    • Other entities proposing to establish a regional pilot program for collecting empty glass beverage containers.
  • Employees:

    • No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
  • Revenue:

    • No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
  • Legal Structure:

    • All legal structures are applicable.
  • Profit Structure:

    • All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

  • No specific disqualifications mentioned in the provided context.

Description

This program offers financial support to help you increase the recycling of empty glass beverage containers in your area. If you participate, you can receive grants that will help cover the costs of bins for collection, logistics for consolidating, and transportation of those containers to processing facilities.

The money you receive can be used for purchasing collection bins for restaurants and retail locations. You can also fund the collection and transportation of the glass, ensuring that it is properly processed.

To take part, you will need to match the amount of the grant you receive, ensuring that your business is invested in the program. This is a great opportunity to not only support recycling efforts but also to enhance your business's environmental impact while potentially benefiting from additional resources.

Program Steps

  1. Gather Necessary Documentation
    Prepare the following documents for your application:

    • Business registration documents
    • Tax identification number
    • Proof of location (lease or property ownership)
    • A brief proposal outlining how you plan to use the grant funds for collection bins and logistics
    • Financial statements to demonstrate your investment matching
  2. Develop Your Application Proposal
    Write a clear and concise proposal that details your project plan. Include information on the type of collection bins you want to purchase and how you will handle the transportation of bottles.

  3. Prepare Your Budget
    Create a budget outlining the costs associated with your project. Include the total amount you will request in grant funds and the amount you will match.

  4. Submit Your Application
    Complete the application form available on the program website. Make sure all documents are attached and the proposal meets the specified guidelines.

  5. Follow Up
    After submitting your application, keep track of its status. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested by the program administrators.

  6. Implement Your Project
    Once approved, begin purchasing the collection bins and organizing transportation logistics according to your proposal. Make sure to document expenses for your matching funds.

  7. Report on Progress
    Provide updates to the program as required, showing how the funds are being used and the impact on recycling efforts in your area.

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