Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU21)

Return to Search Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program (TCU21) Grantor: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Departmental Grant ID: TCU21 Portal ID: 162744 Status: Active Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: March 11, 2026, 1:04 pm | View change notes Categories: Disadvantaged Communities Environment & Water Details Purpose: CalRecycle's Waste Tire Cleanup Grant, a competitive grant program to provide funding for collection, removal, transportation, recycling, & disposing of California waste tires from tire piles & illegal dumping areas along public rights-of-way or private property. California cities, counties, special districts, Qualifying Tribal Entities & joint powers authorities are eligible to apply. This grant has a 2-year grant term. Description: CalRecycle oversees the Waste Tire Cleanup Grant, a competitive grant program to provide funding for collection, removal, transportation, recycling, and disposing of California waste tires from tire piles and illegal dumping areas along public rights-of-way or on private property. California cities, counties, special districts, Qualifying California Native American tribes and joint powers authorities are eligible to apply. Funding: $1,500,000 available for fiscal year (FY) 2026–27 - $100,000 for individual grant awards and $250,000 for regional grant awards. See for https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Tires/Grants/Cleanup/ for eligible costs and additional grant specific information. Resolution required. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible applicants are: All California local governments (cities, counties, or cities and counties) as defined in PRC section 48617, Special districts, Qualifying Tribal Entities and Joint Powers Authorities, where all participating entities are otherwise eligible. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00