The Department of Conservation (DOC) offers grants and other funding programs to further California's goals toward beverage container recycling. Listed below are overviews of the programs available. For more information, visit www.consrv.ca.gov/dor/grants/index.htm. BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANTS Through annual competitive grants, the Division of Recycling Statewide Technical Assistance and Resources Branch funds local projects dedicated to the recycling of aluminum, glass and plastic California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. Typically, there is a specific grant focus each year, such as sporting venues, multi-family housing or education and outreach. Grant proposals are judged based on criteria set forth in each year's Request for Proposals. Up to $1.5 million may be awarded annually. There are no restrictions on who can apply for grants. CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM Each year, the DOC makes a total of $10.5 million available to eligible cities and counties for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities. Each eligible city can receive a minimum of $5,000 and each eligible county can receive a minimum of $10,000. DOC provides a funding request form that specifies the amount each city or county is eligible to receive. The city or county has 90 days to return the form and claim its payment. MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION GRANTS The Division of Recycling Market Research Branch oversees a grant program that encourages the development and expansion of markets for beverage container materials. Up to $10 million may be awarded annually, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations may apply.