Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery$375,000–$750,000Due in 20 days

Unofficial — verify with the issuing agency before applying.

Government / tribal Large award Narrow eligibility Deadline soon

Deadline: Sep 10, 2026
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Award amount: $375,000–$750,000
Focus areas: Disadvantaged Communities Disaster Prevention & Relief Environment & Water Science Technology and Research & Development Transportation

Don’t miss this deadline

We’ll email you before Sep 10, 2026 so you have time to apply.

In plain English

Open to California public agencies and tribal governments to build rubberized asphalt or chip-seal paving projects on roadways, Class 1 bikeways, greenways, or park accessibility improvements, with awards of $375,000-$750,000. State agencies may only apply for bikeway, greenway, or park-access projects, not general roadway paving. The crumb rubber used must come from California-generated, California-processed waste tires, and construction must finish by April 1, 2029. Not open to nonprofits or private businesses.

AI-generated summary to help you decide quickly — verify the official eligibility rules before applying.

Who can apply

Public Agency; Tribal Government

About this grant

An application may include rubberized pavement (hot-mix and chip seal) projects for roadways, Class 1 bikeways [as defined in Streets and Highways Code section 890.4(a)], greenways, and disability access at parks. A greenway is a travel corridor for pedestrians, bicycles, non-motorized vehicle transportation, recreation, or a combination thereof, located along natural landscape features, such as an urban watercourse. State agencies are eligible only for projects for Class 1 bikeways, greenways, and disability access at parks. All projects are subject to the following requirements: · The grantee will construct one or more Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Hot-Mix or Rubberized Chip Seal project(s) at the location(s) specified in the approved grant application, unless otherwise approved by the Grant Manager. · Only California-generated waste tires that are processed in California shall be used in the crumb rubber portion of the project(s). Recycled end-of-life crumb rubber that meets all specifications and standards can be used, as appropriate with prior written permission from the Grant Manager. · The project(s) must be located in California. · Projects must be owned and maintained by the applicant and accessible to the general public. · Reimbursement will not exceed the amount stated on the Grant Agreement Cover Sheet (CalRecycle 110). · Construction of the RAC portion of any project must commence on or after the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed and be completed by April 1, 2029. · The binder material must contain a minimum of 300 pounds (equivalent to 15 percent by weight) of the tire-derived crumb rubber per ton of rubberized binder. The binder may be either asphalt rubber/field blend or terminal blend.

Let AI draft your application

Your first draft is free: a narrative and budget outline tailored to this grant, emailed to you. Drafts are written in a nightly batch, so it arrives by email later — not instantly on this page.

Application Kit — $49 one-time

Winner intelligence + a first-draft narrative grounded in applications that actually won. One payment, no subscription.

Get the Application Kit →

Related grants

Other open grants funding Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief and Environment & Water — soonest deadline first.

Source: public records via Grants.gov. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with any funding agency. Always confirm details on the official listing before applying.