Deadline: 9-Sep-25
The WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism Trust Fund (the Fish Fund) is a voluntary funding mechanism established to assist developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO Members.
The Fish Fund supports these Members with the implementation of the Agreement, and acts as a catalyst for enhancing the sustainability of oceans and marine life.
Objectives
- The main objectives of the Fish Fund are to:
- Provide technical assistance for developing country WTO Members, including LDC Members, for their implementation of the disciplines under the Agreement.
- Coordinate with core partners, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), to leverage relevant expertise, create synergies, fill gaps, and avoid duplication.
Funding Categories
- Category 1 projects provide funding of up to US$ 50,000 to support studies and initial assessments for WTO Members working to implement the disciplines outlined in the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
- Category 2 projects provide funding for more complex, programmatic interventions. These projects may be integrated into larger programs supported by other development organizations contributing to the implementation of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies or developed as standalone projects.
- A prior assessment of national needs for implementing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies disciplines, addressing any gaps, must have been completed. Funding for Category 2 projects may reach a maximum of US$ 300,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, developing and least-developed country (LDC) Members must formally accept the Protocol of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies by depositing their instrument of acceptance.
- Applications are accepted in any of the three working languages of the WTO Fish Fund (English, French and Spanish).
For more information, visit Fish Fund.