Tire-Derived Product Grant Program

Purpose: The Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program promotes markets for recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and decreases the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires. Eligible applicants include include Qualifying Tribal Entities and Public entities: · California cities · counties · public school districts · public colleges and universities · special districts · park or recreational districts · state agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards) Eligible Products: Tire-derived products (TDP) must be made from only California-generated waste tires, processed in California and manufactured into a final product in California. For the purposes of this grant program, tire-derived products generally fall into three categories: agriculture/landscape, recreation, and transportation. Eligible products include, but are not limited to: Mulch, bark, weed abatement coverings, tree care products, horse stall mats, tracks, sidewalks/pathways, guard rails or components, railroad ties, sound barriers, and traffic safety products. Additionally, end-of-life material (primarily crumb rubber or rubber nuggets/mulch that have served their initial purpose) may be reused or recycled into a variety of eligible products. The source of the end-of-life material (e.g., landscaping) must be located in California. Any necessary further processing of end-of-life material and any further manufacturing must take place in California. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include Qualifying Tribal Entities and the following Public entities: o California cities o counties o public school districts o public colleges and universities o special districts o park or recreational districts o state agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards) Eligible Geographies: Project must be located in California and a minimum of 2,500 California-generated waste tires must be used per application. Multiple products/projects may be combined to achieve this minimum. Project(s) must not have previously received CalRecycle grant funds.

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