GRANT APPLICATION
APPLY FOR A HALTON FOUNDATION GRANT
Grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations researching indoor environmental quality and human wellbeing.
Applications open July 1st to September 1st each year.
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!
STEP ONE
July 1
Application portal opens – complete and submit the grant form online with all required attachments.
STEP TWO
September 1
Submission deadline – all applications must be received electronically with attachments by this date
STEP THREE
November 1
Grant decision announced – successful applicant notified directly, and award announced on the Foundation website
APPLICATION CYCLE
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PORTAL – IS NOW OPEN FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2026
HALTON FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM
For any questions regarding the Halton Foundation please email us at email foundation@halton.com or complete the Contact Us form.
2025 GRANT RECIPIENT
2025 AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
University of Alabama at Birmingham
We are pleased to announce the University of Alabama at Birmingham as the recipient of the Halton Foundation 2025 Grant. This grant honours their innovative research and dedication to sustainable indoor environments. The Halton Foundation supports initiatives that enhance indoor environmental quality, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s work aligns directly with this mission. We are proud to support their efforts.
Congratulations, The University of Alabama at Birmingham!
ELIGIBILITY
WHO CAN APPLY?
The Halton Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to improving indoor environmental quality. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that research improvements in human wellbeing in indoor environments, or that develop solutions for enhanced indoor environmental quality.
There are no geographic limitations; organizations from any country are welcome to apply.
Non-profit organizations
Universities, research institutes, and registered charities worldwide
No geographic limits
Open to organizations anywhere in the world
IEQ research or solutions
Projects improving indoor air quality, thermal conditions, or occupant health
10% overhead cap – non-negotiable
Max 10% of project costs for admin and overhead. No exceptions.
AFTER THE AWARD
GRANT AGREEMENT AND REPORTING
The Halton Foundation will sign a Grant Agreement with the charitable organization receiving the funds. The grant recipient must also provide information on the use of funds for the purpose intended.
Successful applicants will be notified directly of the grant award. The grant decision will also be announced publicly on the Halton Foundation website.
Get notified when applications open.
Join our mailing list and we’ll email you as soon as the 2026 application portal goes live on July 1st.
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Halton Foundation accepts grant applications during its annual application period, typically from July through September. Applicants are encouraged to review guidelines and prepare submissions in advance.
Applicants must provide a detailed project proposal, including objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, timeline, and a clear budget outlining how funding will be used.
Applications are reviewed based on scientific merit, relevance to indoor environmental quality (IEQ), potential impact on human health and wellbeing, and the feasibility of achieving measurable results.
The review process typically takes several months following the application deadline, after which selected applicants are notified of funding decisions.
Yes, the Halton Foundation offers both single-year and multi-year grants (up to two years), depending on the scope and long-term impact of the proposed research.