John Templeton Grants
We strive to make our grantmaking process systematic, rigorous, and as streamlined as possible. Here are the six most important things you need to know and links to relevant details.
01 - We only fund projects aligned with our major Funding Areas.
Please read more about the Funding Areas that define our philanthropic priorities.
02 - Generally, we fund discrete projects.
Our process and forms are not designed for other types of requests such as donations, operational support, or program support.
03 - Anyone can request funding from the Foundation.
Generally, we fund charitable entities that operate inside and outside of the United States. On rare occasions, we may fund individuals and for-profit companies doing charitable work that is consistent with our tax-exempt status.
04 - Our application process has two stages.
Grant consideration begins with an initial Online Funding Inquiry (OFI) and, if invited, a detailed Full Proposal.
05 - We review funding requests at specific times of the year.
Please view our Grant Calendar.
06 - All application materials are completed online in the Templeton Portal.
Please visit our FAQ page and the Templeton Portal to create an account and get started.
Grant Process
Learn about the steps required in the application process.
Online Funding Inquiry (OFI)
The Online Funding Inquiry (OFI) is the required first stage of the Foundation’s grantmaking process. The OFI is a brief form requesting basic information about your proposed project. The basic information we request includes a project title, request amount, relevant dates, why the project is important, a brief description of the activities, and information on the people and organizations that would be involved.
If you would like to request funding, or if you are trying to determine whether the Foundation would consider supporting your project, please complete and submit an OFI.
