Local Conservation Corps SB1013 Grant Program (FY 2022-23)

Purpose: The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Local Conservation Corps SB 1013 Grant Program pursuant to SB 1013, Chapter 610, Section 34 (Atkins). The purpose of the grant is to support beverage container litter reduction programs and beverage container recycling programs. The beverage container recycling programs implemented with SB1013 funding include activities that expand opportunities for beverage container recycling in unserved convenience zones. Activities may include, but are not limited to: > Collection, clean-up, sorting, storage, and transfer of beverage containers. > Communication and coordination with local and state government agencies, businesses, schools, multi-family complexes, and large venues to implement recycling programs and services. > Operation of a recycling center. > Outreach and education to the public about beverage container recycling at events. > Internships with beverage container recycling businesses or other workforce development activities related to beverage container recycling. > Glass beverage container litter reduction programs and recycling programs. > Recycling infrastructure > Support the development of mobile buyback centers > Use of funds to publish a curriculum that supports compliance on CCC certification criteria. > Development of curriculum materials related to recycling or Local Conservation Corps certification. Eligible Applicants: All Local Conservation Corps certified by the California Conservation Corps in the fiscal year (FY) 2021–22 certification report are eligible. Certification does not guarantee an award and applicants must be in good fiscal standing with CalRecycle. Eligible Geographies: Local Conservation Corps are only certified as eligible if headquartered and operated within California. Matching Funding: NA

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