State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

 

DUE TO SOME USERS BEING UNABLE TO ACCESS THIS WEBSITE DURING THE APPLICATION PERIOD, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 2025.  PLEASE USE THE EXISTING FORM AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE TO SUBMIT.

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS MAY BE DIRECTED TO OPM.BottleBill@ct.gov.

Bottle Bill Escheats Enforcement and Assistance Grant

 

Pursuant to Section 404 of Public Act 25-168

 

Description

 

Pursuant to Section 404 of Public Act 25-168, the purpose of this grant program is to reimburse bottle deposit initiators for overredemption. Applications for reimbursement under The Bottle Bill Escheats Enforcement and Assistance Grant must be submitted no later than December 1, 2025. In order to qualify for this grant, applicants must have had two consecutive quarters of financial losses resulting from overredemption for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

 

Application

 

Please read the Instructions and Program Guidelines included in the application for reimbursement form before beginning the application process. The following must be completed, signed as required and submitted to: OPM.BottleBill@ct.gov

 

  1. Complete all items on the Application for Reimbursement form (Signature required, Certification and Compliance check boxes must be completed)

     

  2. Form OP-515 for the five (5) quarters ending:
    1. September 30, 2024
    2. December 31, 2024
    3. March 31, 2025
    4. June 30, 2025
    5. September 30, 2025

     

  3. Form W9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (complete form, sign and date)

     

  4. State of Connecticut-Agency Vendor Form SP-26NB-IPDF (complete form, sign and date)

 

Contact Information

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

 

Office of Policy & Management

450 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

860-418-6500

OPM.BottleBill@ct.gov

 

Please submit your completed application, along with all required attachments, to the Office of Policy & Management by E-mail with the subject line “Bottle Bill Escheats Grant” on or before December 1, 2025, to: OPM.BottleBill@ct.gov

 

Applicants are required to frequently check the Grant website for any updates that may be posted regarding this grant program.