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Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

This program is a potential fit for an eligible public agency or qualifying Tribal Entity proposing a California, publicly accessible project it owns and maintains. Eligible work uses Rubberized Asphalt Concrete hot-mix or Rubberized Chip Seal for a roadway, Class 1 bikeway, greenway, or park disability-access project; state agencies are limited to the latter three categories. Applicants must meet the California waste-tire sourcing and crumb-rubber binder requirements and complete RAC construction by April 1, 2029, after the Notice to Proceed date.

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Potential award

$300+

Time remaining

18 days

Application load

Effort unclear

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Verified against the source on 8/23/2026

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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Will your proposed work operate in or serve The project(s) must be located in California?

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The project(s) must be located in California.

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

The project(s) must be located in California.

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Organization size

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Program area

Disadvantaged Communities, Disaster Prevention & Relief, Environment & Water, Science, Technology, and Research & Development, Transportation

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Registrations

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Exclusions

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This program is a potential fit for an eligible public agency or qualifying Tribal Entity proposing a California, publicly accessible project it owns and maintains. Eligible work uses Rubberized Asphalt Concrete hot-mix or Rubberized Chip Seal for a roadway, Class 1 bikeway, greenway, or park disability-access project; state agencies are limited to the latter three categories. Applicants must meet the California waste-tire sourcing and crumb-rubber binder requirements and complete RAC construction by April 1, 2029, after the Notice to Proceed date.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The program supports specified California public-access pavement and access projects that use Rubberized Asphalt Concrete hot-mix or Rubberized Chip Seal, including tire-derived crumb rubber meeting stated sourcing and binder-content conditions.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is a local government, other local governmental agency, qualifying Tribal Entity, or state agency. The project is in California and is a Rubberized Asphalt Concrete hot-mix or Rubberized Chip Seal project for a roadway, Class 1 bikeway, greenway, or disability access at a park. The applicant owns and maintains the project, and the project is accessible to the general public. The applicant can use California-generated waste tires processed in California and can meet the minimum requirement of 300 pounds, equivalent to 15 percent by weight, of tire-derived crumb rubber per ton of rubberized binder. The applicant can commence RAC construction no earlier than the Notice to Proceed date and complete the RAC portion by April 1, 2029.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The supplied packet contains no formal review criteria or scoring rubric. It is reasonable to infer that an application should make compliance readily verifiable: applicant eligibility, California location, eligible project type, ownership and public access, tire sourcing, binder content, and a schedule consistent with the Notice to Proceed restriction and April 1, 2029 completion date.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

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.

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Award range
$300+
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Geography
The project(s) must be located in California.
Cost share
Not specified
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

The project(s) must be located in California.

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Eligible Applicants:  ·        Local Governments as defined in Public Resources Code section 30109. ·         Other local governmental agencies. ·         Qualifying Tribal Entities.  ·         State agencies.   California Labor Code section 1782 prohibits a charter city from receiving state funding or financial assistance for construction projects if that charter city does not comply with Labor Code sections 1770–1782.

Official deadline

September 10, 2026

Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  2. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Verification
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Source
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Last checked
8/23/2026, 8:51:39 AM
Content updated
8/13/2026, 5:04:42 PM
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Rubberized Pavement Grant Program.
Is Rubberized Pavement Grant Program currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 10, 2026, with 18 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does Rubberized Pavement Grant Program provide?

Rubberized Pavement Grant Program lists $300+ per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Rubberized Pavement Grant Program?

Public Agency; Tribal Government. Eligible Applicants: · Local Governments as defined in Public Resources Code section 30109. · Other local governmental agencies. · Qualifying Tribal Entities. · State agencies.… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Rubberized Pavement Grant Program require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to Rubberized Pavement Grant Program?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 10, 2026 using the preparation plan above.

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