Applying for Funding
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.
For more information on how to deposit the instrument of acceptance, please visit the dedicated FAQs on the WTO website.
Welcome to the application section. You can submit your project proposals using the links below. Please ensure that your project description and objectives align with the Fish Fund's requirements and your specific needs. For any inquiries, we recommend contacting the Secretariat at fishfund@wto.org.
Applications are accepted in any of the three working languages of the WTO Fish Fund (English, French and Spanish).
Category 1
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. This funding can also be used to prepare a proposal for Category 2 funding support.
Category 2
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.
To complete your application offline, select the appropriate application form by clicking one of the button options below.
If you choose to download and complete the application form offline, please submit it by e-mail at applications.fishfund@wto.org. Please ensure your form is fully completed and saved as .pdf.