The Fish Welfare Initiative Grant 2026 (FWI) has announced an open funding call to support new ideas, research and practical interventions that improve the welfare of farmed fish in India. The initiative invites proposals from organisations and individuals developing solutions that can be tested and potentially expanded into larger aquaculture programmes.
Funding Support
The programme offers:
- Standard grants of up to ₹10 lakh.
- Exceptional grants of up to ₹50 lakh.
The funding is intended to support the development and testing of innovative interventions, rather than basic research without a practical application.
Areas of Interest
Proposals may address areas such as:
- Improving water-quality monitoring in fish farms.
- Developing better feed formulations.
- Improving fish harvesting and slaughter practices.
- Early detection of fish diseases and infections.
- Technology-based solutions for responsible aquaculture.
Who Can Apply for this Fish Welfare Initiative Grant 2026?
The call is open to non-profit organisations, academic institutions, companies, individuals and other interested groups with the ability to undertake relevant work. Proposed activities must be directly applicable to Indian aquaculture.
Application Deadline for Fish Welfare Initiative Grant 2026
The brief proposal must be submitted by 18 November 2026, 6:00 PM IST.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the complete Request for Proposals, proposal template and submission instructions on the Fish Welfare Initiative website.
Official application and RFP: https://www.fishwelfareinitiative.org/post/rfp-india
Important Note
This is a specialised funding opportunity for aquaculture and fish welfare. Organisations should demonstrate how their proposed work can produce practical improvements and contribute to future scalable programmes. Applicants should also review the funder’s conditions concerning project outputs and research data before applying.
NGOs and research organisations working on fisheries, animal welfare, aquaculture technology and sustainable food systems may find this opportunity relevant.