Halton Foundation Grant

The Halton Foundation Grant is administered by the Halton Foundation, a charitable organization focused on advancing global improvements in indoor environmental quality and human wellbeing. The foundation supports scientific research and practical solutions that enhance indoor environments, including air quality, thermal comfort, and overall occupant health. Through its annual grant program, the foundation seeks to fund projects that contribute meaningful knowledge or innovation in the field of indoor environmental quality, aligning with its broader mission of promoting healthier indoor spaces worldwide. The primary objective of the grant is to support non-profit organizations conducting research or developing solutions that improve indoor environmental conditions and their impact on human wellbeing. Eligible projects may include scientific investigations, applied research, or technological development addressing indoor air quality, thermal conditions, or other factors influencing occupant health. The foundation encourages proposals that demonstrate clear relevance to indoor environmental quality and present feasible, evidence-based approaches with measurable outcomes. Funding is awarded annually, and while specific award amounts are not disclosed in the provided information, the foundation allows for both single-year and multi-year funding opportunities, with multi-year grants extending up to two years depending on project scope and anticipated impact. A strict administrative cost limitation applies, with a maximum of ten percent of total project costs allowed for overhead and administrative expenses. This cap is non-negotiable and must be incorporated into the applicant’s proposed budget. Eligibility is limited to non-profit organizations, including universities, research institutions, and registered charities. There are no geographic restrictions, and organizations from any country are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with the foundation’s mission and provide a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, timeline, and budget. The foundation prioritizes projects that show strong scientific merit, relevance to indoor environmental quality, and the potential to deliver measurable improvements in human health and wellbeing. The application process is conducted entirely online through the Halton Foundation’s application portal. The annual application cycle opens on July 1 and closes on September 1. Applicants are required to complete and submit the grant form along with all required attachments by the submission deadline. The process does not include a pre-application or letter of intent stage, and all materials must be submitted electronically within the designated timeframe. Applications are evaluated based on several criteria, including scientific merit, relevance to indoor environmental quality, feasibility, and potential impact. The review process typically takes several months following the submission deadline. Final funding decisions are announced on November 1, at which time successful applicants are notified directly and publicly recognized on the foundation’s website. Following the award, the selected organization enters into a grant agreement with the Halton Foundation and is required to report on the use of funds to ensure alignment with the intended project purpose. The grant program operates on an annual cycle, with applications reopening each year in July. For inquiries, applicants may contact the foundation via email at foundation@halton.com or by phone at +1 270 239 6380.

Ensure strong scientific merit and clear alignment with indoor environmental quality and human health outcomes; demonstrate feasible methodology and measurable impact