Learn how to secure CalRecycle’s TEA grants for waste tire enforcement and enhance your local government’s environmental sustainability efforts.

Understanding CalRecycle’s Waste Tire Enforcement Grants

CalRecycle offers specialized environmental enforcement grants designed to support local governments in managing and enforcing waste tire regulations. These grants, known as the Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grant Program, provide essential funding to enhance inspection and enforcement activities related to waste tire generators and haulers.

Eligibility Criteria for Environmental Enforcement Grants

To qualify for these environmental enforcement grants, applicants must be cities, counties, or a combination of both. Additionally, specific business activity thresholds must be met:

Counties must have at least 50 active businesses with Tire Program Identification (TPID) numbers.
Cities need a minimum of 100 active businesses with TPID numbers.

Collaborative applications between jurisdictions are also permitted, allowing for broader regional impact and resource sharing.

Funding Details

The amount of grant funding is determined by the population size of the applicant jurisdiction:

$350,000 for populations between 1 and 900,000.
$500,000 for populations ranging from 900,001 to 2,000,000.
$650,000 for populations exceeding 2,000,001.

These funds are allocated to support various activities critical to effective waste tire management and enforcement.

Eligible Costs Covered by the Grant

Environmental enforcement grants cover a range of eligible costs, ensuring comprehensive support for program implementation:

Personnel Costs:
Inspections
Enforcement actions
Surveillance activities
Training programs
Educational initiatives for waste tire generators and haulers
Travel Expenses: Necessary for conducting on-site inspections and enforcement.
Equipment Purchases: Tools and technologies required for effective monitoring and enforcement.
Administrative Costs: General program management and operational expenses.

Managing Entity Requirements

Each grant application must designate a managing entity responsible for implementing and overseeing the program. Eligible managing entities include:

Local Enforcement Agencies.
Environmental Health Agencies, departments, or offices.
Code Enforcement Agencies, departments, or offices.
Any agency, department, or office with the authority and experience in inspection and code enforcement.

Proper designation of a managing entity ensures that the grant funds are effectively utilized to achieve the program’s objectives.

The Application Process for Environmental Enforcement Grants

While there are no open applications currently, the next grant cycle for fiscal year 2025–26 is expected to open in Fall 2025. To stay informed about upcoming opportunities:

Monitor Notices of Funds Available (NOFA) on the CalRecycle Funding page or the California Grants Portal.
Prepare Online Applications through the CalRecycle Grants Management System (GMS).
Utilize Grant Administration Resources, such as webinars and presentations, to enhance your application’s competitiveness.

Benefits of Securing an Environmental Enforcement Grant

Securing an environmental enforcement grant offers numerous advantages, including:

Enhanced capability to inspect and enforce waste tire regulations.
Improved environmental sustainability within your jurisdiction.
Access to necessary resources and training to manage waste tire programs effectively.
Strengthened collaboration with waste tire generators and haulers through educational initiatives.

Conclusion

CalRecycle’s Local Government Waste Tire Enforcement Grants provide a significant opportunity for local governments to bolster their environmental enforcement efforts. By understanding the eligibility criteria, funding details, and application process, eligible jurisdictions can effectively secure these environmental enforcement grants to promote sustainability and effective waste tire management.

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