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John Templeton Foundation Grants
Supports research and public engagement projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 23, 2026Latest change: The Templeton portal now says the 2026 funding-cycle application window has closed and that the 2027 cycle will be announced in the new year.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 23, 2026
Latest change: The Templeton portal now says the 2026 funding-cycle application window has closed and that the 2027 cycle will be announced in the new year.
2026 Cycle Closed, 2027 Timing Pending
The Templeton Portal now states that the application window for the 2026 funding cycle has closed. It also says the 2027 funding cycle will be announced in the new year, and the Online Funding Inquiry will open several months before the 2027 deadline. This is a timeline and application-process update for the portal’s funding cycle entry point.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
December 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The John Templeton Foundation offers grants to charitable organizations worldwide for research and public engagement across its major Funding Areas and Ventures. It supports discrete projects and may include overhead or indirect costs, up to 15% of total direct expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Research projects
- Public engagement projects
Documents Needed
- Budget
- Narrative description of the project activities
- Supplemental documents related to the project
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit companies
Eligible expenses
- Overhead or indirect costs, up to 15% of the total direct expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Donations, operational support, and program support
- Buildings, renovations, or capital campaigns
- Direct-service programs
- Scholarships for college or graduate school
- General operating support for organizations and disaster relief
Selection criteria
- The proposed project must be a realistic, strategic, and potentially successful opportunity to advance the Foundation’s philanthropic vision.
- The Foundation considers how well projects fit within its Funding Areas and Ventures and align with the donor’s intentions.
- Proposals are considered in light of limited resources and in comparison with the quality of similar proposed projects.
How to apply
- Complete and submit an Online Funding Inquiry (OFI) through the Templeton Portal.
- If invited, complete and submit a Full Proposal in the Templeton Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Program staff reviews each submitted Online Funding Inquiry.
- Only invited projects may submit a Full Proposal.
- Full Proposals are reviewed through staff review, possible external review, proposal revisions, final review and decision, and notification.
- Funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and President.
- If approved, the Foundation sends a Grant Agreement to the designated contract signatory.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit more than one Online Funding Inquiry.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the John Templeton Foundation Grants Program
What is the John Templeton Foundation Grants?
The John Templeton Foundation offers grants to charitable organizations worldwide for research and public engagement across its major Funding Areas and Ventures. It supports discrete projects and may include overhead or indirect costs, up to 15% of total direct expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the John Templeton Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the John Templeton Foundation Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a charitable organization.
The project must align with the Foundation’s major Funding Areas and Ventures.
The Foundation generally funds discrete projects.
What expenses are eligible under John Templeton Foundation Grants?
Research projects
Public engagement projects
Who can I contact for more information about the John Templeton Foundation Grants?
You can contact John Templeton Foundation (JTF) by email at info@templeton.org.
Where is the John Templeton Foundation Grants available?
The John Templeton Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the John Templeton Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
John Templeton Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding