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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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Renewable energy EPCs, water engineering firms, climate advisory, carbon verification bodies, environmental NGOs, ESG consultancies.

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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

South Africa, National 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) E3599GXPOU

Corrosion protection services on an 'as and when required' basis for eleven (11) Eskom peaking sites for a period of 5 years (gourikwa & ankerlig gas turbine, gariep, vanderkloof & ncora hydropower, ingula, drakensberg & palmiet pumped storage schemes, sere wind farm, port rex and accacia aeroderivative)

South Africa, Gauteng 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) E3570CXMWP

Description of Procurement Eskom requires independent proactive assurance services for Private Sector Participation procurement processes relating to the Richards Bay Gas-to-Power Project and Eskom Green’s renewable energy pipeline, including the 2 GW priority projects and Tubatse Pumped Storage Project. The service provider will provide real-time procurement, governance, compliance, risk and pro

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) ETH-RFQ-356407

Installation of doors and wind

South Africa, Limpopo 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) EDET329/2026

Appointment of a service provider for helicopter services for annual aerial census: Department of economic development, environment and tourism for a period of three (3) years

South Africa, Limpopo 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) EDET330/2026

Appointment of a service provider to do annual veld condition assessments on state owned mature reserves for the period of four (4) years 01 April 2028 – 31 March 2032 (three seasons)

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South Africa, Western Cape 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) 170763

Supply and delivery of Hydrogen Generators with onboard and handheld hydrogen leak detection devices and sensors, Reverse Osmosis and Water De-Ionizer Systems, and Water Filtration Systems.

South Africa, Western Cape 29 Sep 2026 (Closes tomorrow) RFQ0001284

Request to appoint a service provider (sp) to supply and deliver safety protective clothing as per attached annexure a.

South Africa, Western Cape 29 Sep 2026 (Closes tomorrow) RFQ0001286

Request to appoint a service provider (sp) to provide plumbing training and trade test.

South Africa, Western Cape 29 Sep 2026 (Closes tomorrow) RFQ0001285

Request to appoint a service provider (sp) to provide repairs and maintenance services of vehicle in Cape Town, as per attached annexure a.

South Africa, Gauteng 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) SAPVIA-109223

Dear Members, Please see below tender opportunity for your attention: Design, supply, installation, and commissioning capability of the total rooftop PV solution for Single phase customers from 20 – 60 Amps Issuing Body: Eskom Ideal Bidder: An established electrical engineering or renewable energy company with proven experience in designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning rooftop PV s...

South Africa, National 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 18 days) 170704

Professional services for engineering consultant in strategic planning and project support for Transnet pipelines’ renewable energy rollout for a period of 3 years

South Africa, Eastern Cape 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) WTE1048CE

Supply, delivery and installation of 20m solar highmast floodligt with some local content items (includes: Concrete casting, formwork, earthworks, assembling, bolts, plates, plugs, wiring and all associated works-CIDB contractor (CIDB grading 2EP)

South Africa, Western Cape 29 Sep 2026 (Closes today) SAPVIA-109220

Dear Members, Please see below tender opportunity for your attention: Appointment of a renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Service Provider, for the Installation of Solar and Battery Storage Solutions for the Quantum V3 Facility Issuing Body: Atlantis Special Economic Zone SOC LTD Ideal Bidder: An established EPC contractor with proven experience in designing, proc...

South Africa, Mpumalanga 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) E3529GXMPKEN

Supply, delivery and installation of New Hydrogen H2 Production Plant for a period of 11 months at Kendal Power Station.

South Africa, Mpumalanga 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) E3529GXMPKEN

Supply, delivery and installation of New Hydrogen H2 Production Plant for a period of 11 months at Kendal Power Station.

South Africa, Western Cape 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) CCT-329081

Term tender for the collection, loading, transport and disposal of animal carcasses and associated emergency response services URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT / Waste Services

South Africa, Western Cape 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) CCT-329082

Clearance, collection, transport and safe disposal/incineration of illegally dumped medical/ hazardous/ toxic waste URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT / Waste Services

South Africa, Western Cape 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) CCT-329034

Cleaning of windows and ledges at city of cape town facilities CORPORATE SERVICES / Facilities Management

South Africa, Western Cape 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) CCT-329032

Supply and deliver small plant equipment CORPORATE SERVICES / Fleet Management

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal 30 Sep 2026 (Closes tomorrow) SAPVIA-109138

Dear Members, Please see below tender opportunity for your attention: Off-Grid Solar PV Electrification & Maintenance Contract for Maqhashiya Village Issuing Body: Eskom Ideal Bidder: An experienced electrical contractor or renewable energy company with proven expertise in off-grid solar PV installations, particularly in rural settings. The bidder must have the capacity for both installation an...

South Africa, Gauteng 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 32 days) E1671DXMWPCancel

Cancellation Letter for Request for Proposal for Eskom renewable energy offtake commissioned in phases – 291MW solar PV capacity

South Africa, Western Cape 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) CCT-328999

Term tender for the supply and delivery of maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment services for high voltage air insulated switchgear (ais). ENERGY / Electricity Generation and Distribution

South Africa, Boegoebaai 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days)

Provision of professional services to Strategic Marine Fauna Feasibility Study for the proposed Boegoebaai Port Development Project for a period of Six (6) months.

South Africa, North West 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) W11572

Rendering of security guarding services for the department of water and sanitation North West: Provincial operations (water quality offices, kuperoord office at hartebeespoort office and mmabatho office) for the period of thirty six (36) months main account

TENDER Open
South Africa, Western Cape 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) 169390

CTICC 006/2027: Panel: Provision of Plumbing Maintenance Services

Environment & Sustainability Grants

Australia Up to $150,000 4 Dec 2026 (68 days left)

The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW. Program objective SoAR supports NSW residents living in apartments or other multi-unit dwellings to install a shared rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, with the aim of giving these households access to the benefits of solar energy. Providing funding for the transition of apartment buildings or other multi-unit dwellings to solar energy will assist NSW households, including renters, to reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative will benefit owners and residents through lower upfront costs for the installation of a solar PV system and ongoing cost savings from locally gen...

Australia Up to $2,824,000 10 Dec 2026 (74 days left)

pportunities for First Nations communities located near the sites of proposed large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects.  The First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Round 2 will run from 2026-27 to 2027-28. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: increased capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to engage with the renewable hydrogen industry  the perspectives, culture and traditions of First Nations have informed the development of Australia’s first large-scale renewable hydrogen projects.

Open Research GB exploring-the-frontiers-of-environmental-research-2026
United Kingdom 11 Dec 2026 (75 days left)

Apply for funding to pursue truly novel curiosity-driven environmental research that is at an early stage of development and has the potential to be transformative. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Natural Environment Research funding.

Open Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water; Health & Human Services; Parks & Recreation US
United States $200,000 - $8,500,000 17 Dec 2026 (81 days left)

The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit the California State Parks SPP webpage for information about the grant program and application process. Grant Description: Helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by December 17, 2026. Grant Amount per Application: • Maximum grant request: $8,500,000 • Minimum grant request: $200,000 No Match. Eligible Applicants: Cities, Counties, Districts, Joint Powers Auth...

Open Agriculture; Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water; Science, Technology, and Research & Dev US
United States $100,000 - $1,000,000 18 Dec 2026 (82 days left)

The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens. The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum el...

Open Infrastructure AU 126945
Australia $100,000 - $1,000,000 21 Dec 2026 (85 days left)

Round 3 of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants co-funds eligible charge point operators to install, own and operate public EV chargers across 37 LGAs, increasing AC and DC charging on the kerbside, and in council and commercial carparks. Program objective The EV kerbside charging grants (the grants) aim to: support NSW’s goal of being the easiest place in Australia to own and operate an EV increase EV charging options for EV drivers with limited or no access to off-street parking support the needs of an increasing number of EV drivers and make the EV transition process easier test different kerbside charging technologies and commercial models to develop a sustainable kerbside charging market provide information and support on planning approval pathways for kerbside charging. This new $5 mil...

PH 31 Dec 2026 (94 days left)

Status: Active Country: Republic of the Philippines Region: East Asia and Pacific Borrower: Republic of the Philippines Implementing agency: Department of Science and Technology, Department of Health, Department of Finance, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Department of Education Financing instrument: Development Policy Lending World Bank commitment: USD 500,000,000.00 Project cost: USD 500,000,000.00

Open Environment AU 82702
Australia $100,000 - $150,000 31 Dec 2026 (95 days left)

To address knowledge gaps and better protect koalas in the wild, funding has been committed to fund koala-focused research. This research will enable better-informed management to stabilise and increase koala numbers in New South Wales.

United States Up to $1,000,000 31 Dec 2026 (95 days left)

Awarding agency: Illinois Finance Authority. Application period: 06/15/2026 - 12/31/2026. Award range: $0 - $1000000.

United States $1 - $1 15 Jan 2027 (109 days left)

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO), the PROSPECT Program—Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies—and anticipates investing up to $100 million, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to strengthen the nation's educational capacity in critical minerals and materials.¿ The activities under this anticipated PROSPECT Program support collaborative approaches that strengthen educational pathways across the entire critical minerals and materials value chain—from mineral resource development and extraction through processing, manufacturing, recycling, and related supply chain activities. Specifically, the planned PROSP...

Open Environment US EPA-OAR-OTAQ-26-01
United States Up to $12,000,000 22 Jan 2027 (116 days left)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified or verified technologies. There are several ways DERA recipients may implement projects and fund project partners, depending on the roles and responsibilities of each. If the applicant is the owner of the target vehicles, the applicant may directly implement the project. If the applicant is partnering...

Open Science_technology_and_other_research_and_development US NNH25ZDA001N-HYDRO
United States 28 Jan 2027 (122 days left)

The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is October 8, 2026. Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted if a Step-1 proposal was not submitted. NOTICE: Amended September 2, 2026. This amendment adds this new program element to ROSES-2025. Step-1 proposals are due October 8, 2026, and Step-2 proposals are due January 28, 2027. Any proposal not preceded by an on-time compliant Step-1 proposal will be returned without review. A briefing for potential proposers to this program element will occur Monday, September 14, from 2-3 PM Eastern Time. Connection information will be posted under "other documents" on the NSPIRES page for this program element. Proposals submitted to this program will be evaluated using dual anonymous peer review, see Sec...

United States 1 Feb 2027 (127 days left)

Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels. In accordance with Section 72.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grants are provided to local government agencies for the construction or improvement of boat launching ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, parking for vehicles and boat trailers, and ancillary items. Also included in the grant are monies to pay for engineering, construction inspection, permits from regulatory agencies, special studies, construction contingency, and other project related costs. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide and improve access to California’s waterways by the recreational boating public using trailerable watercraft.

United States 1 Feb 2027 (127 days left)

Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities. The Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program provides grant funding to public agencies to quickly restore safe and convenient public boating access by correcting public health and safety issues caused by unexpected damage due to flood, accidents, wildfires or by extending existing boat ramps as needed due to drought conditions at DBW-funded boat launching facilities. Typical grant-funded items include repairing or replacing boat ramps, boarding floats, restroom and parking facilities for vehicles with boat trailers.

United States $1,000 - $10,000 1 Feb 2027 (127 days left)

Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities. The Statewide Sign Grant Program installs and replaces signs for previously funded Boating and Waterways projects that are either obsolete, display incorrect information, are badly worn and unattractive, are missing or damaged, are needed for safety, or are required as a condition of receiving federal funds.

United States 1 Feb 2027 (127 days left)

Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public non-motorized boating access. The Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program provides funding to create or improve public non-motorized boating access. Typical grant-funded items include the construction of small, hand-launched boat ramps, small parking lots, and restrooms.

United States Up to $35,000 1 Mar 2027 (155 days left)

Awarding agency: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Application period: 05/20/2026 - 03/01/2027. Award range: $0 - $35000.

Open Infrastructure AU 115285
Australia $20,000 - $80,000 22 Mar 2027 (176 days left)

The Council Capacity Building Funding Round helps eligible councils to overcome capacity constraints limiting their ability to accelerate the rollout of kerbside EV charging. Program objective This funding round aims to support eligible NSW councils to strengthen their capacity, capability, systems and processes to achieve the following objectives: accelerate the rollout of kerbside EV charging participate in NSW Government EV charging programs contribute to state net-zero emissions reduction targets through transport electrification overcome capacity and capability constraints related to resourcing, planning policy, community engagement, and other processes for kerbside EV charging. This new $3 million funding round is under the EV Kerbside Charging Program, supporting the rollout of E...

Open Research GB biodiversa-2026-to-2027-novel-ecosystems-biodivfuture
United Kingdom Up to $375,000 16 Apr 2027 (201 days left)

Apply for funding to increase our understanding of novel ecosystems, their socio-ecological dynamics and consequences, and future pathways and trajectories of change. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding.

Australia Up to $321,000,000 6 May 2027 (221 days left)

The Australian Government has announced a total of $600 million over the life of the program in recognition of the specific challenges faced by trade exposed facilities. For this second round of the Powering the Regions Fund - Safeguard Transformation Stream approximately $321 million is available from 2025-26 to 2032-33. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: support trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to meeting Australia’s 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets reduce the risk of carbon leakage, which occurs when a business responds to emissions reduction policies by moving emissions-intensive production to a country with less stringent policies provide skills development to existing industrial workfor...

Open Research GB water4all-2026-call-sustainable-water-management

Apply for funding to increase our understanding, assessment, management, and governance of water across scales, from catchment to groundwater and from source to sea. Enable better decision-making for public authorities, water managers, and other stakeholders.

Open Community, health, primary_industry, regional AU 126949
Australia $105 - $679 20 Jun 2027 (265 days left)

The NSW Private Water Pensioner Rebate Scheme provides cost‑of‑living assistance to eligible pensioners who receive water services from private water utilities licensed under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006. Program objective Provide financial assistance to eligible pensioners. Reduce water bill costs for pensioners who receive services from private water utilities licensed under the WIC Act. Align support for private water customers with rebates available to public utility customers (e.g. Sydney Water), so pensioners receive comparable assistance regardless of provider. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Eligible applicants are individuals who: • hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card or...

Open Resilience, environment, primary_industry, regional AU 113163
Australia $1,000 - $2,000 30 Jun 2027 (275 days left)

Reimbursement for the installation of a telemetry device installed a by a duly qualified person for valid water users in the Murray-Darling Basin area. Program objective The existing ‘opt in’ process for the installation of telemetry using government contractors remains available. An expression of interest can be made through the Telemetry Uplift Program page Telemetry Uplift Program | Water For eligible water users who wish to engage their own duly qualified person (DQP) to install telemetry equipment application can be made for payment for the: Reimbursement for retrospective installations - targeted to water users who have installed (and validated) a local intelligence device (LID) between 1 July 2024 and 31 January 2025 and who have not received other government incentive payments. ...

Open Environment, energy & climate AU 59584
Australia Up to $5,000,000 30 Jun 2027 (276 days left)

Supporting projects across Victoria that will improve our water security, enhance waterway and landscape health, and build greater community connections to the environment.

United States 30 Jun 2027 (276 days left)

This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways. The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

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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