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Environment & Sustainability Tenders & Grants

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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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Environment & Sustainability Opportunities

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

New Zealand 28 Oct 2026 (Closes in 30 days) 35004206

Wairoa District Council (WDC) has resolved to establish and operate a new Animal Control and Council Operational Services Facility at a site within 5 km of the Wairoa Township. The proposed facility is necessary to enable Council to meet its statutory responsibilities under the Dog Control Act 1996, the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and associated Codes of Welfare. Categories: 10130000 - Animal conta...

New Zealand, Canterbury 6 Nov 2026 (Closes in 39 days) 35013267

Christchurch City Council (the Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers (Prospective Suppliers) to provide integrated Transfer Station (TS) and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Services, across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.The MRF Services include the operation and maintenance of the Parkhouse Road Facility which processes between ...

New Zealand, Canterbury 6 Nov 2026 (Closes in 39 days) 35013236

Christchurch City Council (the Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers (Prospective Suppliers) to provide Glass Collection and/or Processing Services associated with Christchurch City Council's resource recovery network.The Services include the collection, receipt, handling, processing, storage, transfer and management of source-separ...

New Zealand, Canterbury 6 Nov 2026 (Closes in 39 days) 31827022

Christchurch City Council (the Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers (Prospective Suppliers) to provide Kerbside Collection Services across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.The Services include the collection of residual waste, recycling and organics and associated operational activities required to support the delivery of safe, rel...

New Zealand 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 35004324

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) intends to procure a supplier to provide design consultancy services for the Penrhyn Omoka Port Upgrades in the Cook Islands.This opportunity will support critical transport infrastructure in one of the world's most remote locations, helping deliver safe and resilient maritime infrastructure for Penrhyn and the wider Pa Enua (outer is...

New Zealand, Bay of Plenty 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) 34977276

Tauranga City Council is seeking to engage a suitably experienced contractor to deliver priority civil and environmental works at the Te Maunga Closed Landfill.These works are critical to addressing current consent compliance requirements, improving the performance and resilience of leachate and stormwater management systems, and supporting the long-term management of this important closed land...

New Zealand, Canterbury 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 21 days) 34974104

Environment Canterbury, on behalf of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, is seeking proposals from suitably qualified multidisciplinary consultant teams to develop a Canterbury Blue-Green Network Plan and Supporting Implementation Guidance. The project aims to establish a region-wide strategic framework for identifying, protecting, restoring, and enhancing nature-based solutions that support climate ...

New Zealand, Gisborne 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 18 days) 34971380

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the construction of the new temporary transfer station (TS) facility to an adjacent site immediately north of the current facility.The proposed works include the construction of a new transfer station with associated internal vehicle circulation, waste and recycling facilities, drainage, signage, landscaping and other supporting infrastructure.Our objectiv...

New Zealand, Auckland 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) 34933494

Nature of the Works: regular commercial cleaning of the entire campus. The appointed cleaner will need to develop a daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning schedule, and provide and manage the resources (personnel, equipment, materials and supplies) required to deliver it. Categories: 76110000 - Cleaning and janitorial services

New Zealand, Wellington 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) 34926834

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide WWTP Solids Transportation services for the Paraparaumu and Ōtaki Wastewater Treatment Plants.The services include the timely collection, transport and disposal of solid by-products from wastewater treatment operations, including screenings, grit, ash, dried sludge/biosolids and dewat...

New Zealand, Otago 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 34928399

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is responsible for the delivery of land drainage and flood protection services throughout the Otago region. We require suitably skilled and experienced contractors to undertake riparian tree maintenance and topping of tree assets in the Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri Flood Protection and Drainage Schemes. Their root systems stabilise drain and riverbank soils, an...

New Zealand, Taranaki 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) 34921850

This New Plymouth District Council tender will be accessible via Tenderlink, and is only being advertised via GETS. All further communications related to this tender will be conducted through TenderLink.New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified civil construction contractor to deliver the Patterson Road Extension Phase 4B project, comprising the const...

New Zealand, Canterbury 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) 34932664

The University of Canterbury has identified approximately 100 ageing external lighting poles that require replacement to maintain a safe and reliable campus lighting network.The project includes the removal and replacement of existing lighting poles and the provision of professional lighting design services to confirm that the replacement lighting complies with applicable standards and meets th...

New Zealand, Auckland 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 34625698

Auckland Council manages a significant portfolio of projects including stormwater ponds, wetlands, stream remediation works and outfall renewals that require ongoing renewal and major maintenance to ensure they continue to operate effectively and provide the intended levels of service. Currently, more than 50 ponds have been identified as requiring works, including desilting and other renewal-r...

New Zealand, Wellington 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 34909219

Opportunity title:Payroll Upgrade Project – Business Analysis ServicesNotice summary:Education Payroll Limited is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers to provide a managed Business Analysis service for the Payroll Upgrade Project. The service will support requirements engineering, business process modelling, traceability, knowledge management, and responsible AI-assisted requirem...

New Zealand, Waikato 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 34918271

Stage 1 of the Te Kauwhata Domain footpath project was completed in 2023 and included the construction of new concrete and gravel walking paths within the Domain. Following completion of the works, sections of the adjacent slope experienced subsidence, resulting in unsupported areas of concrete footpath and scour damage to parts of the gravel path. Reviews undertaken by Council staff, the origi...

New Zealand 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) 34917915

The Director-General of the Department of Conservation (the Department) is seeking Registrations of Interest (Responses) from suppliers with capacity and capability to provide the Services.The purpose of this ROI is to assess suppliers’ suitability to provide the Services. Suppliers are invited to respond to this ROI, from which the Department may establish a shortlist to participate in a Reque...

New Zealand, Canterbury 7 Oct 2026 (Closes in 9 days) 34908610

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the above contract.This contract is for the Construction of new Water main, Stormwater main and Footpath withinMain North Road (State Highway 1) through Woodend, Waimakariri District.Tender documents are available for download from vendorpanel.nz/waimakariri/tenders. If youhave not registered for VendorPanel, you may do so using this l...

New Zealand 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) 34911639

In this RFP, the Customers are: KiwiRail Holdings Limited ("KiwiRail") Auckland Transport (“AT”) Greater Wellington Regional Council | Metlink (“GW | Metlink”)collectively known as the “Customer”.The Customer invites external organisations to submit their proposals ("RFP Response") to supply electricity to the Customer’s nominated sites via a Virtual Power Purchasing Agreement (“VPPA”) with ...

New Zealand, Canterbury 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) 33694604

The purpose of this RFT is to invite Tenderers to submit their Tenders for the emptying and cleaning of Digester No. 1 at Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWTP).The objective of this RFT process is to obtain sufficiently detailed information from Tenderers about their respective organisations and their ability to provide the Works. This enables the Council to select and appoint a Contra...

New Zealand 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) 34886594

Categories: 30000000 - Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies, 70170000 - Water resources development and oversight, 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services

New Zealand 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 8 days) 34859714

RFP for HCC - H3 3-year term contract for cleaning:To ensure an appropriate supplier agreement is in place to maintain the cleanliness, presentation and operational readiness of Council's event venues, including Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.We are looking for an experienced cleaning service provider to work with us to provide high-quality venues that are clean ...

New Zealand, Canterbury 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) 34853056

Canterbury Regional Council is in the process of planning for our Future Bus Services Contract Procurement in Greater Christchurch. The current PTOM bus partnering contracts commenced in 2020 and all expire concurrently in November 2029.We would like to invite wider market participants to take part in market engagement to inform the Future Bus Services Contracts, inclusive of incumbent operator...

New Zealand, Canterbury 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) 34833232

This RFP relates to the procurement of an ecological restoration contractor. The key outcome that we want to achieve is targeted weed control to gain suppression/eradication of key weed species in the catchment, to protect surrounding indigenous biodiversity values and the natural character within the Rakaia Gorge catchment. This is an ongoing project where this opportunity aims to build on the...

New Zealand, Canterbury 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) 34821221

Canterbury CDEM seeks a practical and scalable approach to maintaining and restoring the movement of people, goods and services throughout the region during different scales of emergencies when normal logistics corridors are disrupted, degraded, or inoperable.What we needCanterbury CDEM is seeking a shared, understood, and practiced logistics framework for Canterbury that enables rapid, coordin...

Environment & Sustainability Grants

Open Research GB pushing-the-frontiers-of-environmental-research
United Kingdom Up to $950,000

Apply for funding to pursue an adventurous, ambitious curiosity-driven project in environmental research. You must be: based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding in a role that meets the individual eligibility requirements

Australia Up to $1,500,000,000

5 billion in grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies (Technologies), to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. FMA is an ongoing program which will remain open until funding is exhausted or ARENA closes the Program. Successful projects are expected to achieve one or more of the following Program Outcomes: increase uptake of the Technologies through innovation and commercialisation activities. improve Australia’s capability and capacity to produce or manufacture the Technologies. support and/or contribute to stronger supply chains to enable increased use of the Technologies. improve knowledge, skills and/or workforce participation associated with the Technologies. ARENA undertook tar...

Australia Up to $500,000,000

Central to the National Battery Strategy, the program has been designed in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and a broad range of stakeholders. Funding provided through BBI may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA for the project. ARENA may take a portfolio approach to selecting Projects for funding, giving consideration to how a Project will contribute to the Program Outcomes either uniquely or as part of a suite of complementary ARENA activities. BBI is an open, merit-based program which will remain open until funds are exhausted or otherwise terminated or extended by ARENA. The program’s objective is to fund projects that contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes: Enhance...

clean hydrogen Support the transition to low emissions metals Decarbonise transport ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.

Optimise the integration of BEVs into the grid. Demonstrate new technology, use cases and business models for ZEVs. Increase skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to ZEV technologies. In addition, projects are required to align with one or more of the Driving the Nation Focus Areas. The current Focus Areas are Trucks, Charging, V2G and Innovation: Focus Area 1: Demonstration and deployment of heavy BEVs Focus Area 2: Deployment of heavy BEV charging solutions Focus Area 3: V2G and Innovation

Australia Up to $400,000,000

issions processing and fuel switching. Enabling technologies such as energy storage, demand management and critical infrastructure supporting onsite decarbonisation may also be considered. Funding is guided by the Program Focus Areas. About the program The objectives of the ITS Program are to: Support industrial facilities in regional Australia to reduce emissions in line with Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction goals and transition to net zero by 2050. Improve technology readiness and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency technologies and electrification technologies that will result in a significant reduction in scope 1 and/or scope 2 emissions or improve the energy efficiency of an industrial process or processes. Encourage technology demonstration...

Open Research GB uk-international-ocean-drilling-programme-moratorium-awards

Apply for funding to undertake research associated with an IODP3 expedition or SPARC project. You can apply for funding if you are invited and are a member of science parties for IODP3 drilling expeditions and SPARC projects. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

Open Research GB collaborate-with-researchers-in-norway

UKRI and Research Council of Norway have signed a Money Follows Cooperation agreement to enable collaborative applications between researchers in the UK and Norway. UKRI funding will be provided for project co-leads based in Norway in successful applications. Applications must be submitted through existing council programmes.

Open Research GB nerc-urgency-funding-open
United Kingdom Up to $100,000

Apply for funding to respond quickly to transient, unexpected environmental research opportunities created by sporadic natural occurrences such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, or ephemeral events in ecosystems. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding.

Status: Active Country: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Region: South Asia Borrower: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Implementing agency: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), National Transmission and Despatch Company Financing instrument: Investment Project Financing World Bank commitment: USD 1,000,000,000.00 Project cost: USD 500,000,000.00

Open Research GB work-with-us-based-researchers-on-environmental-science-research

Apply for funding to work with US-based researchers on an environmental science application. Collaborative work is governed by a lead agency agreement between NERC and NSF. The UK-based applicant must be: based at a UK research organisation eligible for NERC funding employed at lecturer (or equivalent) level or above

Status: Active Country: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Region: South Asia Borrower: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Implementing agency: Irrigation Department Financing instrument: Investment Project Financing World Bank commitment: USD 71,700,000.00 Project cost: USD 85,700,000.00

Status: Active Country: Republic of Kenya Region: Eastern and Southern Africa Borrower: Republic of Kenya Implementing agency: Ministry of Water & Sanitation Financing instrument: Investment Project Financing World Bank commitment: USD 30,000,000.00 Project cost: USD 30,000,000.00

Open Heritage GB national-lottery-heritage-grants-250k-10m
United Kingdom $250,000 - $10,000,000

National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £250,000 to £10m. You must first submit an Expression of Interest and, if you are successful, we will invite you to apply. Your application will usually go through two phases: a development phase of up to two years, enabling you work on your project proposal, and a delivery phase of no more than five years. If you think a two phase application is not right for your project, please contact your local office to discuss. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years (excluding the development phase)? Do you require ...

Open Heritage GB national-lottery-heritage-grants-10k-250k-0
United Kingdom $10,000 - $250,000

Page last updated: 17 September 2026 National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £10,000 to £250,000. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years? Do you require a grant of between £10,000 and £250,000? Are you a not-for-profit organisation, a private owner of a heritage asset or a partnership? Does your project take into account our four investment principles? If you answered yes to these questions, then National Lottery Heritage Grants could be for you. Our investment principles Four investment principles guide all our grant decision making under our 1...

Open Research GB work-with-brazilian-researchers-nerc-fapesp-lead-agency

This opportunity allows UK-based researchers and researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil to submit a collaborative application under existing NERC funding opportunities. This will go through a single review process.

Open Research GB knowledge-transfer-partnership

s help businesses to partner with an academic organisation, research organisation or a Catapult, to employ a graduate with the skills and knowledge that can help the business to innovate and grow.

Open US EPA-REG4-WPDG-25

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory, or local programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The goals of the EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, the EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. This is done through the use of the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program, the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework and for states and Tribes the deve...

Open US USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

The CIG program stimulates the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides, and for practical instruction for the private sector.   Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section B Eligibility). Application deadline: Submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 27, 2026.   A webinar for CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information on how to par...

United States

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on developing the next generation of authoritative, semantically enriched GeoAI-enabled data infrastructures for sharing of hydrology and elevation data and knowledge.

The NAWCA U.S. Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetland-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in the U.S.;Maintaining and improving the current distribution of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; andMaintaining 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and state related plans.The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match. Research proje...

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory, or local programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The goals of the EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, the EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. This is done through the use of the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program, the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework and for states and Tribes the deve...

U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to strengthen English for specific purposes within the critical minerals and energy sectors. This program will support workforce development, enhance international collaboration, and improve access to global supply chains by equipping participants with specialized English skills relevant to mining, energy transition, the extractive industry, and advanced manufacturing. It will also help create a more competitive local talent pipeline that can attract increased U.S. investment and expand hiring by U.S. companies operating in Argentina. U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires seeks proposals from qualified organizations capable of designing and implementing a program that produces measurable gains in participant knowledge and supports du...

The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership’s four Advisory Committees (Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee; Local Government Advisory Committee; Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee; and Agricultural Advisory Committee) are comprised of appointed and/or elected volunteers who serve as independent advisors to the various CBP partnership committees and teams. These committees serve as liaisons between the CBP partnership and four critical groups: watershed stakeholders, local government leaders, the agricultural industry, and the scientific community. The recipient of this award will coordinate and support the four Advisory Committees to increase representation and engagement of these sectors in the CBP partnership’s restoration and conservation efforts. The targeted audience for th...

United States

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit entity, qualified youth service, or conservation corps organization for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. These cooperative agreements will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat primarily at Fern Ridge Lake while providing education and training to at-risk youth from the nearby community. The recipient’s participating students (participants) will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation. Projects will mainly focus on land stewardshi...

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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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