What Is the Halton Foundation Grant?

The Halton Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing indoor environmental quality and advancing human well-being in indoor environments. It provides funding to support both research and solutions aimed at improving aspects like air quality, ventilation, and thermal comfort.

Who Can Apply

• Non-profit organizations conducting research or developing practical solutions to enhance indoor environmental quality.

Grant Types

• One-time grants for short-term, single-year projects.

• Multi-year grants for projects lasting up to three years.

• Start-up program grants to help new initiatives get off the ground.

Funding Limits

• Grants do not exceed USD 30,000 per year.

• Only 10% of total project costs can be allocated to overhead or administrative expenses—this rule is strict and non-negotiable.

Timeline for 2025 Grant Cycle

• Application Period: July 1 – September 1, 2025

• Decision Date: November 1, 2025. Award decisions are published on the Foundation’s website, and recipients are notified directly.

Past Recipients & Themes

Recent (2024)

• Aalto University (Finland): Awarded a grant in 2024 for research on sustainable indoor environmental solutions.

• University of Queensland (Australia): Received a 3-year grant to develop sorbent materials for air cleaners targeting semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs).

• Fordham University (USA): Granted 3 years of funding for research into photocatalytic air purifiers, including training undergraduate researchers.

Earlier Recipients

• ISIAQ (International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate): Received a 3-year grant to develop a global IEQ-guidelines database.

• Warsaw University of Technology (Poland): Granted a 3-year research project focused on hospital patient-room environmental guidelines.

• University of Reading & Chongqing University: Joint research into ventilation strategies for children’s health; awarded ~$29,500 in 2013.

• Himalayan Stove Project: Supported clean-burning cook stove distribution to improve indoor air health in the trans-Himalayan region.

• Center for Courageous Kids (Kentucky, USA): Received a one-time $30,000 grant to provide asthma-focused summer camps.

What the Grant Includes (Eligible Costs)

1. Direct Project Costs

   • Research materials and equipment (if directly tied to the project).

   • Software, testing, lab or fieldwork expenses.

   • Travel expenses necessary for the project (e.g., field studies, research visits).

   • Project-related workshops, seminars, or training sessions.

   • Printing, publishing, or dissemination of project results.

2. Staff & Research Support

   • Salaries or stipends for project staff, researchers, or assistants (only for the project duration).

   • Consulting fees if external expertise is needed for the project.

3. Start-up Costs (for new initiatives)

   • Seed funding for pilot programs or innovative research ideas.

4. Overhead / Administrative Costs

   • Allowed, but capped at 10% of the total project budget.

   • Examples: office supplies, utilities, or indirect project support.

Halton Foundation Grant Application

The 2025 grant application is now open from July 1st, 2025 to September 1st 2025.

Please complete our pre-qualification to apply Start Pre-Qualification

Website: https://foundation.halton.com/halton-foundation-grant-application/

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or send us an inquiry by completing our Contact Us form. If you would like to be put on our mailing to receive an email once the application opens, please email [email protected]