CARE is committed to working with all stakeholders to increase the collection and recycling of carpet in California. This page includes information on the California carpet stewardship laws and Union Flooring Contractors, including background on the law, the Union Grant Program, and related resources.
Union Installer Grants
The purpose of the Installer Grant Program – Cycle U1A is to provide funding for carpet recycling education/training (installation and removal techniques) and awareness that will establish, increase, improve and enhance additional California generated post-consumer carpet (PCC) collection for recycling and reuse led by unionized apprentice and journey-level carpet installers. The Program was created in response to requirements of California law AB 863.
Eligible applicants for Cycle U1A are only:
- Joint apprenticeship programs approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards to train carpet installers.
- “Apprenticeship program” means a program approved by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards for training apprentice and journey-level carpet installers in proper carpet installation, reuse, and recycling practices to maximize the chances of achieving the goals of the program.
- Active Union Representatives of a recognized flooring professional union in the state of California.
Application due date is March 18, 2026. See full details in the Notice of Funds Available below:
Budget Template (download)
Installer Resources
Union Installer Training Video