1. Grant Program Overview Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program
Materials Management and
Local Assistance Division
Loreto (Lito) Tamondong
October 15, 2015

2. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Program Framework
Competitive grants
Simplified eligibility
Two-year grant term
Grant Agreement and Exhibits
Application and reporting are web-based
Progress and Final Report are required
Eligible expenses are paid on a reimbursement basis

3. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Eligible Applicants
Local governments (cities and counties)
Special districts
Joint Powers Authorities (JPA)
State agencies
Qualifying Indian Tribes
Private, for-profit entities
FY & FY :
$600,360 and $800,000, respectively

4. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Grant Amount (maximum):
$350,000 or $750,000 for “a very large project”
Eligible Projects/Categories
Lightweight fill/Retaining wall backfill
Vibration mitigation
Low Impact Development (LID)
Landfill applications1
1Landfill applications are not eligible for consideration as “a very large project.”

5. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Project Requirements
Only CA-generated waste tires that were processed in CA
Minimum 500 tons of TDA materials
Landfill projects must not use more than 0.5 ton of TDA per lineal foot of landfill gas collection or leachate injection system
Plans and specifications are subject to review by CalRecycle’s engineering staff
Technical assistance/training will be provided by CalRecycle contractors and/or staff

6. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Eligible Cost
TDA material
Transportation
Installation
Testing
Engineering/Design Work*
*50%, 35%, 15%, and 10% of award (depending on project category)

7. Grant Program Overview TDA Grants
Tentative Timeline for FY Grant Cycles
TDA
NOFA / Application Release
October 2015
Application Deadline
February 2016
Grant Awards Approved
April 2016
Grant Agreement Sent
May 2016

8. Grant Program Overview Rubberized Pavement and
TDA Grants
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Rubberized Pavement Grant Webpage:
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9. Questions? Grant Program Overview Rubberized Pavement and TDA Grants
Loreto (Lito) Tamondong at (916)