If you are planning your project budget, note that the maximum funding amount has increased significantly from $2 million to $3 million. Additionally, the foundation has highlighted a new special interest in proposals exploring the intersection of freedom and artificial intelligence (including AGI) for this cycle.
Funder: John Templeton Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026: Online Funding Inquiry submission deadline (11:59 PM EDT) | December 4, 2026: Full Proposal submission deadline for most proposals
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $200,000 to $3 million; project duration up to 3 years; indirect costs capped at 15% for most institutions.
Summary: Funds research, education, and outreach projects advancing individual freedom, free markets, and classical liberal ideas to foster human flourishing.
Key Information: Submission of an Online Funding Inquiry is required; full proposals are by invitation only.