Deadline: September 1, 2026
The Halton Foundation is inviting applications from eligible non-profit organizations for grants that support research and solution development aimed at improving indoor environmental quality and human well-being. This is a unique opportunity for universities, research institutes, and NGOs worldwide to advance knowledge and practical solutions for healthier indoor environments.
About the Grant Programme
The Halton Foundation awards grants annually to non-profit organizations conducting research or developing solutions that improve indoor environments. The programme is open to applicants from around the world, with no geographic restrictions, and has previously supported projects across multiple continents in areas such as asthma, clean indoor environments, and university-led research.
Three Types of Grants Available
| Grant Type | Funding | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| One-Time Grant | Up to USD 30,000 | Single-year research project or specific deliverable |
| Multi-Year Grant | Up to USD 30,000 per year | Maximum of two years (subject to Board approval) |
| Start-Up Program Grant | Varies | Seed funding to launch new programmes or initiatives |
Focus Areas
Projects must directly address indoor environmental quality, including
- Indoor air quality
- Thermal comfort
- Human well-being
- Illnesses linked to indoor environmental quality
- Solution development for healthier indoor environments
- Research on indoor environmental quality
Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Apply
- Universities
- Research institutes
- Registered charities
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Other registered non-profit organizations
Note: Commercial companies and other for-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
Budget Requirements
- Administrative and overhead expenses are strictly limited to a maximum of 10% of the total project budget
- This requirement applies to all funded projects
Why This Grant Matters
Indoor environmental quality has a direct impact on human health, productivity, and well-being. From asthma and respiratory conditions to cognitive performance and thermal comfort, the spaces where we live, work, and learn significantly affect our quality of life. This grant programme supports research and solutions that can make indoor environments healthier and more sustainable.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the Halton Foundation website. The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2026.
Apply here: https://foundation.halton.com/halton-foundation-grant-application/
🌱 Beyond Indoor Environments: Restoring Rwanda’s Land with Earth Focus Network
While the Halton Foundation focuses on creating healthier indoor environments, Earth Focus Network, in partnership with Here For Hope Foundation, is working to restore outdoor environments in Rwanda. We are committed to an ambitious goal: planting 10,000,000 trees by 2030 to restore degraded land and combat climate change.
Why Trees Matter in Rwanda
Rwanda’s Eastern Province, once scarred by drought, erosion, and land degradation, is now experiencing a quiet transformation. The Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation (TREPA) project has already restored 73% of its target, equivalent to 43,777 hectares of degraded land. Across the country, nearly 68 million trees were planted during the 2025/26 planting season, exceeding the target by 14%.
However, the work is far from complete. Environmentalists warn that many indigenous tree species remain threatened as natural habitats continue to shrink due to urbanization, agriculture, and other human activities.
Indigenous species like Umuvumu store three times more carbon than exotic species, and agroforestry practices contribute to higher agricultural productivity while improving soil conservation. Restoration aligns with Rwanda’s goal of increasing national forest cover (currently 30.4%) and its commitment to the Bonn Challenge.
📢 Join Our Mission
Through the information we offer, you may choose to contribute to our mission today to help us reach 10,000,000 trees by 2030. Every tree planted restores degraded land, sequesters carbon, and supports local communities. Farmers across Eastern Rwanda are proving that restoration succeeds when it aligns with their economic interests—planting trees that provide livestock feed, alternative income streams, and stable soils.
Make a difference today. Support our tree-planting initiatives in Rwanda and be part of the collective movement to restore the earth.
📧 Email us: Info@earthfocusnetwork.com
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Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Grant Programme | Halton Foundation Grant Program |
| Donor | Halton Foundation |
| Grant Amount | Up to USD 30,000 (One-Time/Multi-Year) |
| Project Duration | Up to 2 years (Multi-Year) |
| Eligible Applicants | Universities, research institutes, registered charities, NGOs |
| Ineligible Applicants | Commercial companies, for-profit entities |
| Focus Areas | Indoor environmental quality, IAQ, thermal comfort, human well-being |
| Admin/Overhead | Maximum 10% of total project budget |
| Application Deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Apply via | Halton Foundation website |
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