Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
Eligible Projects 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, 2027. · 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. Additionally, the following are project requirements specific to the project type indicated: · Hot-Mix Project: Project(s) must use a minimum of 2,000 tons of RAC hot-mix (1,000 tons for Tribal Entities). · Chip Seal Project: Project(s) must use a minimum area of 40,000 square yards of chip seal material (20,000 square yards for Tribal Entities).
Award Range
$250,000 - $500,000
Total Program Funding
$5,359,439
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
• Local Governments (cities, counties, and cities and counties) as defined in Public Resources Code section 48617. • Other local governmental agencies (including regional park districts, special districts, and Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) [where all JPA members are also otherwise eligible applicants]). • Qualifying Tribal Entities. o A Qualifying Tribal Entity is defined as a tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, residing within the borders of California, which: 1. is recognized for special programs and services provided by the United States because of the status of its members as Native Americans; or 2. can establish that it is a government entity, and which meets the criteria of the grant program. • State agencies (including offices, departments, bureaus, and boards). State agencies are only eligible for projects for Class 1 bikeways, greenways, and disability access at parks – see Eligible Projects for specific limitations.
Geographic Eligibility
The project(s) must be located in California.
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
September 12, 2024
Grantor
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Phone
1-916-341-6180Subscribe to view contact details