Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program (RIG2) FY 2023-24 - Application Open

CalRecycle sent this bulletin at 07/01/2025 03:54 PM PDT

$21 Million Available for the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
(RIG2 - FY 2023-24)

CalRecycle is pleased to announce that the Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program (RIG2) is open for applications.

Grant applications are due August 5, 2025.

RIG Grant Homepage

CalRecycle Redemption Innovation Grant Program Video

Grant Details

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) will administer the RIG2 program to provide opportunities to Dealers to meet requirements of Public Resources Code 14578 (a)(1), commonly referred to as Option 1. We anticipate announcing grant awards during CalRecycle's November 2025 Monthly Public Meeting.

Funding

$21,000,000 available for fiscal year 2023-24.
Up to $3,000,000 is the maximum available per applicant.
$150,000 is the minimum available per applicant.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants

Dealers. A retail establishment in an unserved convenience zone which offers the sale of beverages in beverage containers to consumers that is required to redeem in-store (Option 1). These entities are not required to be certified as a recycling center. All Dealers must submit an affidavit to CalRecycle that states they choose to redeem in-store prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) email. Dealers must be registered through the Dealer Registration and Management System (DReaMS) prior to submission of the application.

Eligible Projects

Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs). Dealers may only apply for reverse vending machine (RVM) projects and are looking to satisfy their Option 1 requirement. An RVM is defined as a stationary reverse vending machine that pays customers for beverage containers placed in the machine at time of deposit.

Eligible Costs

Eligible costs are limited to the following:

Equipment - New/Used (Only Option I operation)
- Software - (Must have direct nexus to equipment)
- Installation Costs

Project Requirements

Projects must be located within California and service California-located businesses. All projects must be located within an unserved zone or no zone, at time of award. Dealers must be registered through the Dealer Registration and Management System (DReaMS) prior to submission of the application.