Tiny Beam Fueling Advocates Grant 2026
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Quick Answer
Tiny Beam Fund grants of US$6,000–24,000 (about ₹5.7–22.8 lakh) help NGOs use academic research on industrial animal agriculture in low- and middle-income countries. 2026 call closed.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Tiny Beam Fund
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Tiny Beam Fund. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
This round is closed. The 2026 concept-note window for the Tiny Beam Fund Fueling Advocates Initiative (FAI) ran from 8 June to 30 June 2026. The fund's page says a call for applications opens once each year, but it does not give a date for the next one, so watch the programme page.
FAI is a grants programme of Tiny Beam Fund for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations and charities that tackle the causes and harms of industrial animal agriculture, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Each grant is US$6,000–24,000 (about ₹5.7 lakh to ₹22.8 lakh). Organisations based outside the U.S. can apply, which includes Indian NGOs working on these issues. This page is written to help you prepare for the next call.
What the programme offers
The grant is for one purpose: to help your organisation use academic research and work with academic experts. The size is US$6,000–24,000 and you choose the amount you request inside that range. The rule that shapes everything else is that at least 75% of the grant must go to the academic researcher or researchers you work with, and at least one of them must currently be employed by a university. In practice the money pays for research work, not for your own campaign running costs.
Tiny Beam Fund explains the idea behind this on its site. It believes front-line and advocacy groups are held back by a lack of deep, detailed understanding of how industrial food animal production is spreading into LMICs, and that good, practical research and expert help can fix that.
Who can apply
Open to NGOs, civil society organisations and charities, in or outside the U.S. You do not need to be a U.S. 501(c)(3) organisation or have a U.S. fiscal sponsor. The concept note asks about both, but the form states that answering no does not make you ineligible. It also asks whether your organisation is registered with a government, so an Indian applicant should be ready to show its registration.
Your work must fit the focus set for that year. In 2026 FAI supported only two topics: the financing of animal agriculture industrialisation in LMICs, and the corporate power and expansion of agribusinesses linked to animal agriculture in LMICs. The topics may change in a later year, so check them before you plan.
This suits an Indian advocacy group that already has a campaign question and wants rigorous evidence behind it. It is not a good fit for a group that wants general operating funds, direct-service money, or a grant that does not involve an academic partner.
How to apply
Applying is a two-step process. Step one is a concept note, open to everyone during the annual window. Step two is a full proposal, by invitation only.
The 2026 concept note asked for:
- your organisation's name and address, a contact person, and whether you are registered and have a U.S. fiscal sponsor;
- which issues you would focus on and why (300 words maximum per answer);
- the amount you are requesting, between US$6,000 and US$24,000;
- what the grant would cover, and the specific work the academics will do with it;
- why you want to use academic research, and what it gives you that you cannot get another way.
Concept notes are sent to the contact given in the official instructions. Use the current year's instructions on the programme page, not last year's.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The page does not publish a scoring system or a decision date. What it does say is that shortlisted organisations from the concept-note step are invited to send a full proposal. Plan for that second step, and do not assume a concept note alone leads to a grant.
About Tiny Beam Fund
Tiny Beam Fund funds work that helps advocates and front-line groups understand industrial food animal production, especially in LMICs. Besides FAI, its site lists other programmes, including research planning grants, fellowship awards for academics, and a series that turns academic findings into short, usable summaries for advocacy groups.
Things to check before you apply
- Find an academic partner early. The 75% rule and the university-employment requirement mean your partner has to be agreed before you write the concept note. A practical tip: talk to the researcher about the exact work and the budget split first.
- Check this year's topics. The focus changes, and work outside the stated topics will not qualify.
- Payments in dollars. The grant is stated in U.S. dollars. Indian organisations that receive foreign money should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser before applying.
- Short answers. Each concept-note answer is capped at 300 words, so write tight and specific.
- It is a grant for research use. It is not a general funding round, and this one is closed until the next window opens.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Each grant is US$6,000–24,000 (about ₹5.7 lakh to ₹22.8 lakh). The money pays for academic research and experts that help your organisation understand key issues and fuel its campaigns; at least 75% of the grant funds must be given to the academic(s) involved.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applying takes two steps. A concept note is open to everyone during the annual window, and Tiny Beam Fund then invites selected organisations to submit a full proposal. The page gives no scoring system or decision date.
Application Process
- 1
Concept note
Email a concept note during the annual window.
You - 2
- 3
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Tiny Beam Fund Fueling Advocates grant?
NGOs, civil society organisations and charities, in or outside the U.S., that tackle the drivers and harms of industrial animal agriculture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The work must fit the focus topics set for that year.
Can an Indian NGO apply for the Fueling Advocates Initiative?
Yes. The page says organisations not based in the U.S. can apply, and it does not exclude any country. The concept note asks whether you are registered with a government, so an Indian applicant should be a registered organisation.
Do we need U.S. 501(c)(3) status?
No. The concept note asks whether you are a U.S. 501(c)(3) or have a U.S. fiscal sponsor, but the instructions say that answering no does not make you ineligible.
How much can we request?
Between US$6,000 and US$24,000, which is about ₹5.7 lakh to ₹22.8 lakh. At least 75% of the grant must go to the academics working with you.
What can the grant money be used for?
It is meant to help you use academic research and work with academic experts. The concept note asks what expenses the grant covers and what specific work the academics will do, and at least 75% must be paid to them. The page does not describe other permitted uses.
What is the deadline and what if it has passed?
The 2026 concept-note window ran from 8 to 30 June 2026 and is now closed. The page says a call opens once each year but gives no date for the next one, so check the programme page again.
Is it a grant or equity?
It is a grant. The page does not mention equity or repayment.
What do we need to submit?
A concept note with your organisation details, the issues you will focus on, the amount requested, what the academics will do with the funds, and why you want academic input. Each answer is limited to 300 words. If shortlisted, you are asked for a full proposal.
Is there a fee to apply, and do we need to travel?
The page does not mention an application fee or any travel. The process described is a written concept note followed by a written full proposal.
When will we hear the result?
The page does not state when decisions are made. It says only that a full proposal is requested from invited organisations after the concept-note step.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
