Funder profile
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Focus areas
Research and development of advanced recycling technologiesStrategies for increasing organic waste diversion and beneficial reuseMarket development for recycled materials and products within CaliforniaAnalysis and evaluation of circular economy policies and their impactsPublic education and engagement campaigns for waste reduction and resource conservationDevelopment of resilient recycling infrastructure across CaliforniaRecyclingWaste ManagementResource RecoveryCircular Economy
Funder intelligence
The department's focus is inherently restricted to the state of California. Recent trends likely align with state legislative mandates, such as California's ambitious organic waste reduction goals (SB 1383) and broader efforts to advance a circular economy. They primarily fund local governments, non-profits, businesses, and educational institutions engaged in waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery initiatives.
As a state government agency, funding is typically awarded through formal, competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) with specific guidelines and deadlines. Unsolicited proposals are generally not accepted; engagement requires responding to an official solicitation.