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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 28 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 14 days) SA-NLC059395

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

Australia, South Australia 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 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 48 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 48 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 7 days) SA-LRC059332

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

Australia, South Australia 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 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 13 days) SA-DEW059307

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

Australia, South Australia 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 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

The Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program provides support to enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) as defined in this solicitation’s Eligibility section, through effective integration of education and research. The CREST program, composed of the CREST Centers, the CREST Postdoctoral Research Program, and the projects supported by this CREST-RISE solicitation, promotes the development of new knowledge, enhancements of the research productivity of individual faculty and postdoctoral scholars, and an expanded presence of research doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, especially those from underrepresented groups. CREST-RISE is the component of the CREST program...

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or presumes an RFP will subsequently be released. Since this is an RFI and not an RFP, solicitation requests will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service or reimbursement for responses nor provide feedback on submissions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested or costs incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation should any RFPs be released, whic...

United States

The Soldier Center is seeking solutions in the following scientific and technical areas: Combat Feeding & Equipment – Ration development, field feeding systems Soldier Protection & Survivability – Headborne protection, modular armor, chemical/biological protection, nanotechnology Modeling & Simulation – Soldier effectiveness, operational survivability Human Performance & Biomechanics – Body-worn systems, hand-held devices, soldier-centric sensors Expeditionary Maneuver Support – Energy efficiency, EMI/EMP protection, battlefield mobility Aerial Delivery – Advanced airdrop systems for personnel and cargo Simulation & Training Technology – Medical training, AI-based battlefield visualization, cyberspace warfare training   This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is in...

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The close date above is NOT the date for the Step-2 proposal due date as the Step-2 due date for this program will be announced at least 60 days before the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is 01/21/2026. Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: Amended November 25, 2025. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Step-1 proposals are due January 21, 2026. The Step-2 due date will be announced at least 60 days before the Step-2 proposal due date, see Section 5.1. This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual "program elements" in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information on t...

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research focused on advancing GeoAI-enabled automated landform mapping, expansion of the Landform Reference Ontology using knowledge graphs, and improving Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) summit feature positional accuracy using lidar-derived elevation datasets.

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP), which offers grant funding for short-term projects aimed at addressing the immediate needs of insular areas. The TAP program provides discretionary grant funding to tackle urgent economic, financial, government service, and capacity challenges in the insular areas.

United States

Testing funding opportunity and providing approval.

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Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Assessment for Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park, FloridaResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $200,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.  Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives.Period of Performance.  The base period of the agreement will extend 12 months from the date of award. There ...

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1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Ecosystem and Natural Resource Range Study at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: SEE ATTACTHED SOO FOR THIS INFORMATION.4) Period of Performance: The Base period of the agreement will extend 12 months from the date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.milANDJoshua C. WurtzProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: joshua.c.wurtz@usace.army.mil6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.

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The purpose of this notice is to solicit proposals for a single cooperative agreement between NOAA and an institution of higher learning as authorized in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should advance the purposes of the Acts by addressing the Program Priorities described in this announcement.This will be a 5-year, multiyear award. The intent is to make a single 5-year award. Total anticipated funding for this award is approximately $8,500,000.00, with approximately $1,600,000.00 to be released in FY 2026 and each subsequent year of the 5 years.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program provides financial assistance through the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management competition for projects to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 6410. Projects funded through this competition are for activities that: 1) Develop or update sustainable coral reef fisheries management plans; 2) Address science/information gaps that help advance sustainable management of coral reef fisheries stocks; 3) Advance ecosystem-based fisheries management by modernizing analysis of existing data and application of fisheries management tools. Proposals selected for funding through this solicitation will be implemente...

United States

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program announces a funding opportunity under the Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program, established by the National Landslide Preparedness Act (Public Law 116-323). This program provides resources to assist state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments in reducing landslide risk through hazard mapping, risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination. Landslides occur in every U.S. state and territory, often with little warning, causing fatalities, disrupting transportation and commerce, and inflicting billions of dollars in damage annually. This program addresses these challenges by funding projects that:•Enhance Risk Assessments: Develop detailed landslide hazard maps and analyses to identif...

United States

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to characterize tidal creek water chemistry in fresh and salt marshes in Barataria Basin, Louisiana, supporting development of a decision support tool that will assess wetland recovery in response to oil spill damage and subsequent restoration. This activity is intended to support evaluation of restoration actions within the Louisiana Restoration Area; perform data collection, aggregation and analyses; and inform critical information gaps. This work is carried out pursuant to the 33 U.S.C. 2701, 2761Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) statute and regulations. Consistent with the Consent Decree for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Trustees carry out their obligations according to Final Programmatic Damage Assessmen...

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PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 2/11/2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. NOTICE: Amended January 14, 2026. The due dates have been delayed. Mandatory Notices of intent are due February 11th, 2026, and proposals are due April 2, 2026. Moreover, three small changes have been made to Section 5.3. New text is in bold and deleted text is struck through.  This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual "program elements" in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of ROSES ...

Open US USDA-NIFA-CPPM-011908

The purpose of the CPPM program (Assistance Listing 10.329) is to provide funding for integrated, multifunctional agricultural research, Extension, and education activities. The goals and objectives of CPPM are to address high-priority issues related to pests, including insects, nematodes, pathogens, weeds, and other pests, and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional, and national levels. The CPPM program supports projects that will ensure sufficient food production increase producer profitability, and respond effectively to other pest management challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches. Priority is given to proposals that address management of invasive species. The CPPM program also addresses IPM challenges for existing pest concerns that can be addressed more ...

United States

The close date above is the date ROSES25 closes. The Step-2 due date will be announced at least 60 days before the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is May 1, 2026. Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: Amended February 11, 2026. This amendment makes two corrections to this program element: The length of the Step-1 Proposal in Section 3.3.1 has been corrected from two pages to three, and the expected budget numbers given in the summary table are per award, per year, not the budget for all of the new awards in the SST. NOTICE: Amended February 3, 2026. This amendment releases the final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Step-1 proposals are due May 1, 2026. The Step-2 due date will be announced at l...

The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve a) only long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit a variety of wetland ecosystems and b) maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, and Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. The program require...

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The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research that will support the development of resources that expedite review and authorization of new projects. Resources include web-based tools that support project proponents and federal staff that review project documentation to conduct reviews more efficiently. This work is supporting the Permitting Council and their priorities by developing a cloud-native Environmental Review Partner Portal to support environmental review workflows. Central to this is improving availability and accessibility to sound ecological science products and data to inform and defend environmental permitting decisions. Therefore, this is inherently tied to ecosystem research and requires a performer with domain knowledge. The research to be co...

The purpose of the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research (Assistance Listing Number 10.200) is to support the development of a vibrant, robust, and profitable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints. Applied research is needed to develop practical solutions that will facilitate growth and remove limitations to expansion of the United States aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of the United States aquaculture industry, reduce the multi-billion-dollar United States seafood trade deficit, increase domestic food security, expand markets for United States-produced products, and provide more jobs for rur...

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003623 – High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG) Agency Overview: The Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–260). ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910. ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative ...

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1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Installation Natural Resource Management Plan Implementation Support to Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: SEE ATTACTHED SOO FOR THIS INFORMATION.4) Period of Performance: The Base Period is 12 months from the date of award. There may be up to six (6) 12-month Follow-On Periods based on availability of funding.5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.milNicole D. BakerProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: nicole.d.baker@usace.army.mil6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from ...

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PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 02/27/2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual "program elements" in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of ROSES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table2 and https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table3, respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the rig...

The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is seeking proposals for its Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP), which offers grant funding to support, develop, improve and institutionalize infrastructure maintenance practices in the insular areas. Funds can also be used for critical repairs to infrastructure.

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United Kingdom $100 - $35,000

This funding supports community groups in Wales that are taking action on climate change and aiming to live more sustainably, or helping them kick-start their ideas. To apply, your group must have received support from the Egin mentoring programme . The main aim of your project should be to help your community engage with climate change and take steps to live more sustainably. We aim to fund groups that consider the impact of their activities on nature and, where possible, limit any potentially damaging practices. We’re also interested in other benefits your project could bring. These might include: improving people’s wellbeing improving relationships between people and organisations improving biodiversity We want to fund organisations that are open to learning and plan to share what th...

The NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to develop undergraduate and/or graduate level curricula to incorporate documentary standards, standards development, and standardization of information and content into seminars, modules, courses, and learning resources. The recipients will work with NIST to strengthen education and learn about documentary standards, standards development, and standardization.   

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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