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
*The Kenneth M. Molson Foundation has confirmed the October 23, 2026 submission deadline. The dates below reflect the finalized timeline for applicants.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Optional: Request substantive review | Up to October 12, 2026 |
| Optional: Proposal review period | Up to October 16, 2026 |
| Notify Katie Harriman of intent to submit and request an institutional cover letter (early notification encouraged; no later than September 22) | October 16, 2026 |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | October 16, 2026 |
| Submission of application to the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation | October 23, 2026 |
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 & Internal Process
NEW for 2026:
- Applicants must notify Katie Harriman by October 16, 2026, if they intend to submit an application. This allows sufficient time for to prepare and obtain signatures for the institutional cover letter and to provide the organizational information required for the application.
- Applicants are responsible for submitting their application directly to the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation through the foundation’s website.
- Optional substantive review is available. Applicants wishing to receive feedback on their proposal should contact Katie Harriman to arrange a review. Reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to October 16, 2026. Applicants may choose to submit without a substantive review; however, all applicants must notify Katie Harriman of their intent to apply by October 16, 2026, to facilitate preparation of the institutional cover letter.
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
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation by following their submission guidelines.