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Environment & Sustainability Tenders & Grants

Discover procurement opportunities and grant funding for sustainability, climate and environment. Renewable energy, water and sanitation, waste management, climate adaptation, biodiversity and nature-based solutions — curated for green contractors, climate consultancies, ESG-focused firms and environmental NGOs.

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Green Climate Fund

The largest dedicated climate finance pool, funding mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.

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World Bank

Climate Change Action Plan, PROBLUE, energy transition and water global practice lending.

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GEF

Global Environment Facility — biodiversity, climate change, chemicals and waste.

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EU Green Deal

Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, Modernisation Fund and the Circular Economy Action Plan.

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AfDB

African Development Bank — Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, Desert to Power, African Water Facility.

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USAID

Climate and water security programming, resilience funding.

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Discover procurement opportunities and grant funding for sustainability, climate and environment. Renewable energy, water and sanitation, waste management, climate adaptation, biodiversity and nature-based solutions — curated for green contractors, climate consultancies, ESG-focused firms and environmental NGOs.

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Environment & Sustainability Tenders

Australia, Victoria 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 23 days) VIC-334826

Roller door, shutter and gate maintenance services at DEECA properties

Australia, South Australia 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 days) SA-DEW059374

Health and Fitness Assessment Services - Fighting Fit Program. Issued by: Department for Environment and Water

Australia, Tasmania 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) TAS-NRET MR 2026-08

NRE Tas is seeking to establish a panel of commercial operators (a Services Panel) to undertake the East Coast Rock Lobster Translocation Program for the 2026-27 season, from October 2026 to May 2027. All suitable applicants will be appointed to the Services Panel, and will then be able to apply for a contract to undertake all or part of the Translocation Program.The East Coast Rock Lobster Tra...

Australia, ACT 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) D2026/72032

This procurement will form part of the stockpile of Australian Government-owned assets and will address an identified capability gap. The proposed procurement is for off-grid power, and cabling in support of soft shelter camps. Each of NEMA’s two (2) camps is capable of providing accommodation and associated facilities for use by both emergency services personnel and displaced community members...

Australia, New South Wales 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) NSW-SR01513

Microsoft Power Platform Enhancement and Resource Augmentation Services - SR01513

Australia, New South Wales 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 21 days) NSW-SR01112

Private Rural Land Flood Debris Clean-Up Project - SR01112

Australia, Western Australia 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) WA-DBCA373ST0822026

Agency: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Category: Environmental Services. Type: Tender

Australia, New South Wales 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) VP527009

This Request for Tender (RFT) for Principal Design Services relates to the proposed Renewable Energy Awareness and Career Training (REACT) Centre in Wellington, NSW.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to manage and deliver all planning, environmental, heritage, and regulatory approvals required for the Cascade Pier Upgrades Project on Norfolk Island. The successful supplier will prepare, coordinate and progress all necessary assessments, studies, ap...

Australia, New South Wales 7 Oct 2026 (Closes in 8 days) NSW-T022/2026

Civil Construction Waste - Recycling and Disposal - T022/2026

Australia, Western Australia 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 21 days) WA-DWER101726

Agency: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. Category: Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications. Type: Tender

Australia, South Australia 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SA-NLC059395

540503-2627 Supply & Installation of Solar Lighting. Issued by: Naracoorte Lucindale Council

Australia, South Australia 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 26 days) SA-DEW059382

EPA - Call Centre and Safety Journey Management Services. Issued by: Department for Environment and Water

Australia, South Australia 16 Nov 2026 (Closes in 47 days) SA-CWT059378

RFT1 - Collection - Council Waste and Recycling Services (CWT202600634). Issued by: City of West Torrens

Australia, South Australia 16 Nov 2026 (Closes in 47 days) SA-CWT059375

RFT2 - Processing - Waste, Recycling and Organics (CWT202600635). Issued by: City of West Torrens

Australia, New South Wales 9 Nov 2026 (Closes in 41 days) NSW-C2026.017 Visitor Attraction Commerce Platform

C2026.017 Visitor Attraction Commerce Platform - C2026.017 Visitor Attraction Commerce Platform

Australia, New South Wales 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) NSW-P_2621441

26-27FY - Crown Lands Asset Protection Zones Program - P_2621441

Australia, South Australia 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) SA-LRC059332

Environmental Biodiversity Services. Issued by: Light Regional Council. Category: Environmental Services

Australia, South Australia 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SA-DEW059322

Circular economy training for South Australian businesses. Issued by: Department for Environment and Water

Australia, New South Wales 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) NSW-EOI-2982

EOI for lease of Cross Country Ski Equipment Shop, Perisher Valley, Kosciuszko National Park – EOI-2982 - EOI-2982

Australia, South Australia 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 12 days) SA-DEW059307

Loveday and Mussel Lagoon Infrastructure Upgrades. Issued by: Department for Environment and Water

Australia, South Australia 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 12 days) SA-DEW059310

Construction of Wetland Regulators. Issued by: Department for Environment and Water

Australia, New South Wales 29 Sep 2026 (Closes today) NSW-RFQ Q-2026-43

Q-2026-43 Tyre Collection & Recycling - RFQ Q-2026-43

Australia, New South Wales 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 10 days) NSW-SR01302

Expression of Interest: NABERS Embodied Carbon Independent Design Review Panel (2027 - 2030) - SR01302

Environment & Sustainability Grants

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Employment, Labor & Training; Energy; Environment & Water; Health & Human US
United States Up to $300,000 30 Sep 2026 (2 days left)

The Transformative Climate Communities Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include multiple coordinated GHG emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program, established by AB 2722 (Burke, 2016), invests in community-led climate resilience projects in the state’s most overburdened communities. The program objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and the environment, and support economic opportunity and shared prosperity...

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Disaster Prevention & Relief; Employment, Labor & Training; Energy; Envir US
United States $1 - $5,000,000 30 Sep 2026 (2 days left)

The TCC Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include multiple coordinated GHG emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The Transformative Climate Communities Program (TCC), established by AB 2722 (Burke, 2016), invests in community-led climate resilience projects in the state’s most overburdened communities. The program objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and the environment, and support economic opportunity and shared prosperity. TCC’s unique, place-based str...

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Employment, Labor & Training; Energy; Environment & Water; Food & Nutriti US
United States 30 Sep 2026 (2 days left)

The TCC Program furthers the purposes of AB 32 (Nunez, 2006) and AB 2722 (Burke, 2016) by funding projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include multiple coordinated GHG emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program, established by AB 2722 (Burke, 2016), invests in community-led climate resilience projects in the state’s most overburdened communities. The program objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and the environment, and support economic opportunity and shared prosperity. TCC’s unique, place-based str...

United States $50,000 - $150,000 30 Sep 2026 (2 days left)

CAL FIRE’s Forest Legacy Program funds landscape-scale conservation projects intended to conserve working forests and working forested landscapes. This solicitation aims to increase organizational capacity for eligible applicants and support the development of high-quality forest conservation projects. Funding for this solicitation is limited to the preparation and development of potential future projects. Eligible Activities: Future Projects - Funding for Forest Legacy Grant Due Diligence: Grant funds can be requested to prepare and develop future working forest conservation easement or fee acquisition projects for completion under a Federal OR State Grant. These will be referred to as “Future Projects” throughout the grant guide. The actual transactions for these Future Projects will ...

United States $50,000 - $200,000 30 Sep 2026 (2 days left)

Awarding agency: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Application period: 08/18/2026 - 09/30/2026. Award range: $50000 - $200000.

United States Up to $7,800,000 5 Oct 2026 (6 days left)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1459E to accelerate career pipelines in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. This action advances the Administration’s priorities, including the goals of Make America Healthy Again, by focusing on building the nation’s water workforce which is critical to ensuring public health and environment protection. Consistent with the law, this action will help inform people about the role of water and wastewater utilities in their communities and increase the awareness of water utility career opportunities.The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support expanding career opportunities in the drinking wa...

United States $1 - $2 5 Oct 2026 (6 days left)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to notify parties of its potential interest in connecting private capital/ public-private partnership programs to industry opportunities. This initiative provides HGEO’s technical expertise across the Office of Subsurface Energy’s three core program areas: Coal, Oil & Gas, and Geothermal. Ultimately, the goal is to use HGEO’s research and development (R&D) capabilities to support industry and capital.Through this RFI, DOE requests input from all stakeholders, particularly the financial sector, to gauge investor interest in the development and commercialization of subsurface-energy technologies. This is solely a request for information and not a Not...

Open Business, regional AU 122891
Australia $10,000 - $50,000 6 Oct 2026 (8 days left)

This funding supports NSW manufacturers to investigate advanced manufacturing technology adoption and build a pathway to improved productivity, competitiveness and growth. Program objective The objective of the Fund is to strengthen the capability, productivity and competitiveness of NSW manufacturers by accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, processes and systems. The Fund supports manufacturers to: improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance build advanced manufacturing capability win higher-value work through new export markets and government procurement opportunities create and retain skilled jobs. Stage 1 (Discovery and feasibility) supports studies, pilot projects and early testing. This helps businesses make informed decisions before investing in ne...

The Australian Government announced a total of up to $12.5 million (GST exclusive) over 7 years from 2023–24 to 2029–30 for the Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – Community Stewardship Program. For this grant opportunity (Round 2), up to $7.538 million (GST exclusive) is available over 4 years from 2026–27 to 2029–30. Objectives of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: deliver community-based, on-ground actions that measurably improve the health and resilience of key Reef species and habitats build a long-lasting inclusive and interconnected community stewardship network that mobilises and coordinates communities, Traditional Owners and partners to protect the Reef. Intended outcomes of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: contribute to the delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan and at least ...

Open Agriculture; Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water US FR92
United States 7 Oct 2026 (8 days left)

The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on agricultural properties (CCR, Section 17991(d)). Each fiscal year has four application cycles, with the fourth serving as the pilot cycle. Cycle 92 (FR92) is the second cycle. CalRecycle administers the program per Section 48100 of the Public Resources Code. The project sites eligible for the grant must be located on 'farm and ranch' property, encompassing both private and public land, where the owner is not held responsible for the illegal disposal. The definition of 'farm and ranch' property can be found in the Eligible Geographies section below. Grantees are given approximately two years to complete the project(s). The sites should be fully remediated (cl...

United States $1,000,000 - $100,000,000 9 Oct 2026 (10 days left)

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) for loan Applications, announcing the Application process for those loans, and providing deadlines for Applications from eligible entities under the Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Energy Program. These loan funds will be made to qualified PART Applicants to finance power generation Projects for Renewable Energy Resource (RER) systems or Energy Storage Systems (ESS) that support RER Projects. The PART Program is making approximately $410 million in appropriated budget authority (BA) funding available under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). RUS will process and evaluate complete LOI on a rol...

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Disaster Prevention & Relief; Education; Energy; Environment & Water; Hea US
United States $750,000 - $4,500,000 13 Oct 2026 (15 days left)

The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (Extreme Heat Program) is housed within the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). The Program provides funding for projects to protect California communities most vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat. Round 2 will fund infrastructure projects with funding from the 2024 Climate Bond (Proposition 4) and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Early Infrastructure Projects fund heat-related infrastructure planning and a demonstration project that tests proposed approaches. Awards range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. Advanced Infrastructure Projects fund the implementation of heat-related infrastructure projects that have been identified through prior planning efforts and determined to be feasible. Awards range from $3 ...

Open Science_technology_and_other_research_and_development US NNH25ZDA001N-AES
United States 15 Oct 2026 (16 days left)

NOTICE: Amended July 17, 2026. This amendment presents a new program element in ROSES-2025. Proposals are due October 15, 2026. The pre-proposal teleconference will be held on approximately 6 weeks after the release of the program element on a no-advance-reservation, first-to-dial-in basis. Teleconference information will be posted under other documents on the NSPIRES page for this program element approximately 2 weeks after the element release. This new program element solicits a broad range of research and applications including topics from what were previously individual program elements (agriculture, disaster resilience, natural resources, health and air quality, water resources, wildland fire, energy systems, and resilient infrastructure). The S/T/M Section of the anonymized propos...

Open Education; Energy US
United States 15 Oct 2026 (17 days left)

The CEA-LAT Grant Program supports community-based organizations that conduct outreach and education related to the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating (TECH) Clean California initiative. Grant-funded activities help residents learn about building decarbonization, electrification technologies, healthy homes, and opportunities to access clean energy incentives. Who Can Apply? Round 3 is a limited funding opportunity. Applicants must: Be headquartered in ZIP Code 91326. Meet all applicable CEA-LAT Grant Program eligibility requirements. Request no more than $75,000 in grant funding. Not have previously received funding through the CEA-LAT Grant Program. Interested organizations are encouraged to review the Round 3 application requirements and submit their applications before the Oc...

Open Environment & Water US
United States $1 - $375,000 15 Oct 2026 (17 days left)

The Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program (Program) provides assistance to local governments to solve a variety of engineering challenges, using tire derived aggregate from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates in civil engineering projects and assists in diverting waste tires from landfill disposal, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is: Lightweight Free-draining Less expensive Eligible Applicants Include: -All California local government entities, including cities, counties, and cities and counties. -Special districts, including transportation districts. -Joint Powers Authorities...

United States $30,000 - $220,000 16 Oct 2026 (17 days left)

The Headquarters Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish natural and cultural resource-focused projects for numerous years. This program"s projects provide opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through their BLM experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about natural resource management careers, and become the next generation of public lands stewards. The BLM Youth Program helps the agency accomplish projects across all program areas in support of the BLM"s multiple-use mission. The BLM Youth Program partners with qualified youth corps through the Public Lands Corp (PLC) Program to engage individuals between...

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water; Health & Human Services; Housing, Community and Econ US SWC 108
United States 16 Oct 2026 (18 days left)

This program provides financial assistance in the form of reimbursement grants up to $500,000 to help public entities accelerate the pace of cleanup, restore sites, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. Widespread illegal dumping of solid waste adversely impacts Californians in many ways. Properties on which illegal dumping occurs lose economic value; create public health and safety and environmental problems; and degrade the enjoyment and pride in the affected communities. Abandoned, idled, or underutilized properties due to unauthorized dumping impact what were once the sources of economic benefits to a community. Many such properties have been abandoned or have owners who are unable or unwilling to pay the costs of cleanup.

Open Science_technology_and_other_research_and_development US NNH25ZDA001N-ATMOS
United States 20 Oct 2026 (21 days left)

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 8/20/2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.   NOTICE: Amended July 20, 2026. This amendment adds this new program element to ROSES-2025. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due by August 20, 2026, and proposals are due October 20, 2026. Any proposal not preceded by an on-time NOI will be declined without review. Proposals submitted to this program will be evaluated using dual anonymous peer review, see Section 4.4. Proposers to this program element are strongly encouraged to use the optional Earth Science Division template for the required summary table of work effort of the proposal; templates are available at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/templates-for-earth-science-division-app...

Open Nerc GB advancing-atmospheric-and-aerial-autonomy
United Kingdom 21 Oct 2026 (23 days left)

Apply for proof-of-concept funding to develop and deploy innovative autonomous solutions for atmospheric science research or autonomous aerial systems for environmental science.

Open Nerc GB research-infrastructure-renewal
United Kingdom 21 Oct 2026 (23 days left)

Apply for capital funding to renew, replace and enhance capabilities for environmental science. The funding opportunity is for existing facilities, laboratories and other national capabilities which are demonstrably available for use by the wider environmental science community.

United States $1,000,000 - $4,000,000 22 Oct 2026 (24 days left)

The fundamental goal of the Program is to stimulate an increase of furnace-ready glass cullet in the making of new glass beverage containers within the State of California. Eligible Projects Include: This grant is for projects that demonstrate the ability to expand furnace-ready glass cullet processing in the State of California. Projects must be located in California. Applicants will be required to identify the location and provide location documentation within the application. The applicant must match the amount of any grant received from the grant program in an amount equal to or greater than the grant amount. Other funding received from CalRecycle is not eligible to be used as match for this grant program. Within 12 months of receiving a grant from CalRecycle the entity receiving th...

Open Nerc GB resilient-economy-and-security-through-ecosystem-transitions-grants
United Kingdom Up to $2,500,000 22 Oct 2026 (24 days left)

Apply for funding to improve our understanding of how ecosystem change affects resilience, security and prosperity as part of the NERC-Defra co-funded Resilient Economy and Security through Ecosystem Transitions programme.

United Kingdom 23 Oct 2026 (24 days left)

Seeking an experienced partner to design, deliver and steward a multi-year community, convening and collaboration programme for Wellcome Accelerator Awardees, supporting connection, opportunity, collaboration and long-term career progression. Suppliers should view the RFP through the Oracle portal, where they should also submit any questions.

Open Agriculture; Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water; Housing, Community and Economic Develop US
United States $100,000 - $2,000,000 23 Oct 2026 (24 days left)

The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is soliciting proposals for three different priorities: Community Enhancement, Nature-Based Solutions, and Ecosystem Restoration. The purpose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy is soliciting proposals for three different priorities: Community Enhancement, Nature-Based Solutions, and Ecosystem Restoration. • Community Enhancement planning and implementation projects will benefit Delta communities through public access, recreation and tourism, historic and cultural preservation, environmental education, and community engagement. Fu...

Open Science_technology_and_other_research_and_development US NNH25ZDA001N-HWOPSI
United States 26 Oct 2026 (27 days left)

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: Amended July 27, 2026. This amendment presents a new program element in ROSES-2025. Mandatory NOIs (see Section 3.1) are due by September 10, 2026, and proposals are due by October 26, 2026. The 7-page limit to the S/T/M Section and required content of proposals to this program element differ in several ways from the defaults set in the ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (see Section 3). NOTICE: Research security training required starting August 5, 2026. All PIs and any Co-Is that would spend ≥ 10% time on a proposed grants or cooperative agreements must certify they have taken research security training. NASA will be satisfied...

Frequently Asked Questions

Who buys green tenders?

State utilities, national energy and water regulators, multilateral development banks, climate funds, and municipalities. Increasingly, private off-takers procure via public PPA frameworks.

How do grants differ from tenders in this space?

Grants typically fund feasibility, pilots, capacity building and TA — issued by climate funds, bilateral agencies and foundations. Tenders fund construction, equipment supply and O&M.

What compliance do green tenders require?

IFC Performance Standards, environmental and social safeguards, increasingly EU Taxonomy alignment for European-funded work, and local-content commitments.

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