Water & Sanitation Tenders in Australia

Find tenders and grants for water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), wastewater treatment, desalination, irrigation and integrated catchment management. Curated for water engineering firms, WASH NGOs, desalination and treatment plant operators, and irrigation contractors.

75 open opportunities in this category

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Water engineering consultancies, WASH NGOs, desalination and treatment operators, irrigation contractors, utility operators.

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Major sources of procurement and grant funding in this category:

World Bank

Water Global Practice and GWSP trust fund.

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AfDB

African Water Facility.

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ADB

Water Financing Programme.

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UNICEF

WASH procurement for humanitarian response.

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USAID

Water Security, Sanitation and Hygiene Partnership.

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Supply and Delivery of 1 (One) 8.5-ton Single Cab Truck with custom tray

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 14 days) VIC-334123

Supply and Delivery of 1 (One) 8.5-ton Single Cab Truck with custom tray

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Health and Fitness Assessment Services - Fighting Fit Program

TENDER Open

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

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Myrtleford & Wangaratta WWTPs - Lagoon Desludging

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 21 days) VIC-334568

Myrtleford & Wangaratta WWTPs - Lagoon Desludging

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Compressed Air Servicing Contract

TENDER Open

Australia, Queensland 13 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) VP526958

Bundaberg Regional Council is inviting offers from qualified service providers to undertake regular inspection and maintenance of Council’s compressed air equipment. Council intends to outsource maintenance and inspection of compressed air equipment across all Bundaberg water and wastewater treatment sites.

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Mildura Urban Growth Mains

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) VIC-334558

Mildura Urban Growth Mains

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Microsoft Power Platform Enhancement and Resource Augmentation Services - SR01513

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) NSW-SR01513

Microsoft Power Platform Enhancement and Resource Augmentation Services - SR01513

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Ryans Lagoon Complex Environmental Infrastructure Project

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) VIC-334285

Ryans Lagoon Complex Environmental Infrastructure Project

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Design and Construct - Factory Road, Yarragon Sewage Pump Station Upgrades

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 29 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) VIC-334435

Design and Construct - Factory Road, Yarragon Sewage Pump Station Upgrades

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Poowong Booster Pump Station

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 3 Nov 2026 (Closes in 35 days) VIC-334548

Poowong Booster Pump Station

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Water Data Management Tools

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) WA-DWER101726

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

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Laverton Beasley Creek Expansion and Treatment

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 3 Nov 2026 (Closes in 36 days) WA-WC7000015533

Agency: Water Corporation. Category: Building and Construction Machinery and Accessories. Type: Tender

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EPA - Call Centre and Safety Journey Management Services

TENDER Open

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

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Acacia Prison Expansion Project – Wastewater Treatment Plant

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) WA-OMID2026111

Agency: Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure. Category: Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services. Type: Tender

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PSA Inorganic Analytical Services

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 15 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) WA-WC7000015487

Agency: Water Corporation. Category: Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services. Type: Tender

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 29 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) WA-DBCARIAT0127

Agency: Rottnest Island Authority. Category: Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services. Type: Tender

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Circular economy training for South Australian businesses

TENDER Open

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

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

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) NSW-EOI-2982

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

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Construction of Wetland Regulators

TENDER Open

Australia, South Australia 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SA-DEW059310

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

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Loveday and Mussel Lagoon Infrastructure Upgrades

TENDER Open

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

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Dead Horse Gap Walking Track Renewal Works 2026-27 – Kosciuszko National Park - SR01462

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 7 days) NSW-SR01462

7 Months

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Cocos west island seawater desalination plant – design and construct

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) WA-WC7000015480

Agency: Water Corporation. Category: Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services. Type: Tender

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Yanga National Park - Package 5 - Access Tracks - SR01347

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 6 Oct 2026 (Closes in 8 days) NSW-SR01347

Yanga National Park - Package 5 - Access Tracks - SR01347

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Jindabyne Wastewater Treatment Plant - Construction - RFT-2016441

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 29 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) NSW-RFT-2016441

66 weeks

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Snow Ridge Road (KNP5) CH50.8km Stabilisation Project in Kosciuszko National Park - SR01086

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) NSW-SR01086

Snow Ridge Road (KNP5) CH50.8km Stabilisation Project in Kosciuszko National Park - SR01086

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

TENDER Open

Australia, New South Wales 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) NSW-SR01302

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

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Water & Sanitation Grants

The First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants provides funding to First Nations organisations

Open Energy resources AU GO8518

Australia Up to $10,000,000 28 Sep 2026 (1 day left)

This program was announced as part of the implementation of the Government’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. The objectives of the program are to: support up to 2 First Nations organisations to progress their clean energy projects beyond feasibility towards financial close build evidence of the factors that enable increased investment in First Nations clean energy projects share First Nations clean energy project development lessons learnt with the sector. The intended outcome of the program is to support the economic development and self-determination of First Nations peoples through increased opportunities to lead and benefit from clean energy project developments. There is a total of up to $10 million available for this grant program. Grants will be from $1 million to $10 millio...

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The Australian Government is inviting applications by an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Protecting the Great Barrier Reef — Community Stewardship Program Round 2

Open Natural resources - conservation and protection AU 2025-5060

Australia 6 Oct 2026 (9 days left)

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 ...

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The Australian Government is inviting organisations in an open process to apply to deliver services under the Our Marine Parks Grants Program, nationally, from June 2027 to May 2030

Open Natural resources - conservation and protection AU 2025-5256

Australia 27 Oct 2026 (30 days left)

The objectives of the grant opportunity are to promote actions that align with the management programs of Australian Marine Parks Management Plans to: support Traditional Owners to: document and maintain their traditional knowledge, cultural sites and values associated with Sea Country in and adjacent to Australian Marine Parks participate in the management of Sea Country in Australian Marine Parks and in adjacent waters enhance community capacity and participation in marine park management, including through improved understanding of social and environmental values protect marine parks from threats and pressures, to minimise damage, and to improve the resilience of marine parks support relevant industries to understand and engage in marine park management – commercial and recreational ...

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Environmental Education 2026 - Tier 2

Open Education, environment AU 121703

Australia $60,001 - $250,000 9 Nov 2026 (43 days left)

The Environmental Education grants program funds projects that build skills and drive change in people's behaviour and practices to improve the environment. Program objective The Environmental Education program funds projects that build people’s skills and capacity to adopt sustainable behaviours, and contribute to protecting and improving the environment Our projects: work with their target audience to co-design and pilot engagement strategies create effective strategic partnerships that strengthen project outcomes measure and demonstrate the impact of their project activities This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. This program is funded by NSW Environmental Trust. Eligibility Tier 2 Tier 2 provides grants of between $60,001 and...

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Environmental Education 2026 - Tier 1

Open Education, environment AU 121701

Australia Up to $60,000 9 Nov 2026 (43 days left)

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Net Zero Planning Grant Round 2

Open Business, environment, primary_industry, regional AU 124831

Australia Up to $25,000 30 Nov 2026 (64 days left)

The Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 is a unique opportunity for eligible NSW businesses to receive up to $25,000 in funding, to cover up to 50% of the cost to strategically plan for and progress their path to net zero. Program objective The objectives of the Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 are to: support businesses with long-term net zero planning enhance businesses' understanding of net zero, to better integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into business planning, strengthen resilience and reduce emissions provide practical guidance to businesses to identify and take actions to progress towards net zero enable businesses to improve their competitiveness in the global transition to net zero. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environmen...

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EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26

Open Business, environment, infrastructure AU 109672

Australia $5,000 - $1,200,000 30 Nov 2026 (64 days left)

Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey. Program objective Kick-start funding aims to accelerate the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by supporting eligible organisations to transition their fleets to cleaner, low-emission technology. This funding will assist with procuring BEVs and optional smart charging infrastructure to drive sustainable transport solutions and contribute to emissions reduction targets. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet, a taxi or a truck in NSW. The organisation mus...

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Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost

Open Environment AU 116673

Australia Up to $200,000 4 Dec 2026 (68 days left)

The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs. Program objective The program aims to help people living in eligible areas of NSW to: improve their access to renewable energy reduce their electricity costs participate in the clean energy transition. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding you must be one of the following: a residential owners corporation (OC) responsible for the management of a strata scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a strata managing agent as outlined in the Strata Sch...

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Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program

Open Environment AU 88820

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...

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The program will support the creation of new economic opportunities including new energy supplies, access to new revenue streams, local contracting and procurement as well as employment and training o

Open Energy resources AU GO8526

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.

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EV Kerbside Charging Grants - Round 3

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...

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Koala Science Research Plan

Open Environment AU 82702

Australia $100,000 - $150,000 31 Dec 2026 (94 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.

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Council Capacity Building Funding Round

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...

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This grant opportunity was announced in January 2023 as part of Government’s Safeguard Mechanism Reforms to support the Government’s ambition for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower

Open Energy resources AU GO8016

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...

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NSW Private Water Pensioner Bill Rebate (2026–27)

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...

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Installation of Local Intelligence Telemetry Devices

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. ...

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Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can sell annual water allocations (temporary water)

Open Water resources AU 2024-3862

Australia 30 Jun 2028 (642 days left)

The proceeds of these sales can be used to fund environmental activities, which must be consistent with the CEWH Environmental Activities Framework (CEAF). This grant opportunity enables the CEWH to provide funding for environmental activities that help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental water delivery in the Murray-Darling Basin. There are a range of projects that could be considered environmental activities, such as: infrastructure upgrades that improve the efficiency of environmental water delivery projects that help restore and protect native flora and fauna populations and habitat research that improves scientific and cultural knowledge to help inform the delivery of environmental water projects that incorporate Traditional Owners knowledge into environmen...

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The DRIVEN Program will support the Australian automotive industry as they transition to selling, servicing and repairing more EVs by funding the installation of EV charging units and preparing worksh

Open Climate change AU GO7372

Australia Up to $21,438,000 30 Apr 2029 (946 days left)

ops at Australian dealerships and EV repairers. The objectives of the DRIVEN program are to: support automotive businesses selling passenger and light commercial vehicles and their role in decarbonising the automotive sector through: selling, servicing and repairing a higher proportion of EVs in response to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (Cth) increasing the scale and visibility of EV charging units throughout Australia enhancing staff and customer awareness and knowledge of EVs and charging technologies, to support uptake of EVs across Australia. support the automotive sector by: distributing appropriate funding to as many eligible businesses as possible supporting timely rollout of charging solutions and helping automotive dealerships and EV repairers respond to increase...

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Seventh Assessment Cycle Experts Grant Opportunity (the program) will run over 7 years from 2023-24 to 2029-30

Open Climate change AU GO6268

Australia Up to $4,000,000 1 May 2030 (1312 days left)

The program will provide funding to research institutions, State and Territory government departments and individuals to support experts’ participation in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Cycle processes. The program was announced as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to shape the global response to climate change and achieve Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Australia’s International Climate Step-up aims to restore Australia's reputation and increase international engagement on climate change and energy transformation issues. The objectives of the program are to: support the delivery of the work of the IPCC, including the development of its assessment reports and associated reports, in a manner that informs the develo...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues water tenders most frequently?

Municipal water utilities, ministries of water and sanitation, river-basin authorities, and donor-funded PMUs under World Bank, AfDB and ADB projects.

Are WASH grants available to private companies?

Yes — innovation grants from Grand Challenges Canada, USAID DIV, and IFC TechEmerge support private-sector WASH solutions, though most grant flows still run through NGOs and government.

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