Kenneth M. Molson Foundation

Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation website for more information.

Internal Contacts

Katie Harriman: katie.harriman@carleton.ca

Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.

Deadlines

Overview

The Kenneth M. Molson Foundation will consider proposals for projects aimed at the promotion and development of:

• Aeronautical engineering education and research, aviation history and aviation libraries
• Wildlife research, conservation and habitat

Donations are made to charitable and educational organizations in Canada, with a significant emphasis on the above topics.

Value and Duration

The Foundation does not specify a maximum level of funding; however, typical grant requests have been between $25,000 and $50,000, but have been up to $95,000.

Donations are normally awarded for one year, with possible extensions depending on demonstrated satisfactory progress.

Eligibility

The Foundation provides donations for projects, not continuing programs. Donations are made to institutions on the assumption that all donated funds will be expended on the approved project.

Indirect costs are not eligible.

Special Requirements

Individual applications (maximum of four pages) must be submitted to Katie Harriman by September 22, 2025.

Costed extension requests for projects will be considered. For such cases, a progress report on accomplishments (maximum of two pages) is also required.

Submitting Your Application

1. Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
2. Submit an external application to the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation by following their submission guidelines.