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Core Funding Areas is sponsored by John Templeton Foundation. The John Templeton Foundation funds interdisciplinary research and public engagement focused on "big questions" related to the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind, including subjects ranging from complexity, evolution, and emergence to creativity, forgiveness, and free will.
They also launched a new venture, "Intelligence," which seeks answers to questions about the uniqueness of human intelligence and the possibility of intelligence being inherent in reality. They accept Online Funding Inquiries to support field-leading research and high-impact public engagement programs.
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تتم ترجمة بعض صفحات الموقع فقط إلى لغتك. الصفحات المتبقية هي باللغة الإنجليزية فقط. The John Templeton Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder.
Our funding areas define our philanthropic priorities and advance our aspiration to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love. We welcome grant applications to support field-leading research and high impact public engagement programs in these areas.
Individual Freedom & Free Markets The Individual Freedom & Free Markets Funding Area supports education, research, and outreach projects to promote individual freedom, free markets, free competition, and entrepreneurship. Character Virtue Development The Character Virtue Development funding area supports the elevation and cultivation of character, with a focus on moral, performance, civic, and intellectual virtues.
Mathematical & Physical Sciences The Mathematical & Physical Sciences funding area supports research seeking to shed light on the fundamental concepts of physical reality. The Life Sciences funding area supports research and engagement projects on the fundamental structures of the biological world.
Religion, Science, & Society The Religion, Science, & Society funding area supports the discovery of meaningful and practical insights into the religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of humanity. The Public Engagement funding area supports a wide variety of grantees to create content, cultivate thought leadership, and develop campus programming. Enter your Mastodon instance URL (optional)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Generally, charitable entities that operate inside and outside of the United States. On rare occasions, and by staff invitation only, they may fund individuals and for-profit companies doing charitable work consistent with their tax-exempt status. Individuals or applicants from for-profit companies should not apply without invitation. Full Proposals are by invitation only after an Online Funding Inquiry is approved. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows small Grants: up to $234,800; Large Grants: over $234,800. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Core Funding Areas are due July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Core Funding Areas is funded by John Templeton Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
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Research and Public Engagement Grants (Large Grants) is sponsored by John Templeton Foundation. The foundation's primary grant cycle supporting interdisciplinary research and public engagement projects that explore 'Big Questions' related to science, philosophy, and religion. Large grants are for projects requesting amounts greater than $234,800. The process begins with an Online Funding Inquiry (OFI). Geographic focus: Global Focus areas: Character Virtue Development, Individual Freedom & Free Markets, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Public Engagement, Religion, Science, and Society
Online Funding Inquiry (OFI) for 2026 Cycle is the primary application gateway from the John Templeton Foundation for researchers and organizations seeking project funding across the foundation's portfolio of grant programs. The OFI process allows prospective applicants to submit an initial inquiry describing their project concept and how it aligns with Templeton's funding priorities, including science and the big questions, individual freedom and free markets, and character virtue development. Eligible applicants are researchers, academic institutions, and nonprofits worldwide. Inquiries that align with foundation priorities may be invited to submit a full proposal. Award amounts vary significantly by project scope and program area.
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