Business Opportunities

See below for gen­er­al busi­ness oppor­tu­ni­ties with the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island. Click here to view real estate opportunities.


Look­ing to become a food ven­dor on Gov­er­nors Island? Gov­er­nors Island prides itself on offer­ing a diverse, deli­cious selec­tion of food and drinks. Ven­dors are invit­ed to sub­mit pro­pos­als on a rolling basis. Year-round oppor­tu­ni­ties include ver­sa­tile sta­tion­ary sites in high-traf­fic areas as well as mobile food carts. Learn more.



Call for Proposals: Climate Solutions Piloting Program

Issue Date:
June 20, 2023
Last Updated:
January 29, 2024

The Climate Solutions Piloting Program is a new call for piloting and demonstration projects addressing climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and climate and environmental justice in New York City and cities around the world. The program is led by the Trust for Governors Island’s Living Lab as part of the Center for Climate Solutions, dedicated to preparing New York City and cities around the world for climate change. The Living Lab offers a platform for research, partnerships and programs to amplify climate action in New York City and beyond.

Applications for the Climate Solutions Challenge, a recurring summer challenge with new themes and a $10,000 cash prize, were due on August 31, 2023, and are now closed. See below for information on the General Application, a year-round rolling call to pilot solutions that accelerate climate equity and innovation, economic opportunity, and social impact in diverse urban communities.

General Application

  • Year-round piloting opportunities with access to a piloting site on Governors Island (with no fee).
  • Bring your climate solution to a high visibility public place with opportunities for technology transfer and knowledge exchange.
  • Click here to download a webinar presentation on the General Application.
  • Questions? Reach out to livinglab@govisland.org.