Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc.

The Australian Research Theology Foundation welcomes funding applications (max. $10,000) for religious and educational projects within Australia. Themes can range from academic theology to Christian education at the grassroots.

Grant applications are assessed at a meeting in mid to late July. Projects approved will cover work in the 2024–2025 period (although this is negotiable).

Apply by 30 June

Hi, my name is Howard Munro and I am the chairperson of the Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc. (known in shorthand as "ARTFinc"). The Foundation was established by the late Rev'd Robert Houghton in 1973 from private funds to promote theological research and education with an Australian orientation. The Foundation is independent and not part of any official church structure. It funds and promotes research scholars, studies, experimental projects, conferences or other possibilities that further its purposes. We welcome applications from anyone or group with a creative idea consistent with the Foundation's objects.

Objects of the Foundation

  1. To advance the study of and research into religion and education in Australia;
  2. To carry out and promote research into theology whether basic or applied;
  3. To promote and/or publish theological publications;
  4. To teach and promote the teaching of theology;
  5. To encourage the post-graduate study of theology;
  6. To participate in and promote theological conferences;
  7. To carry out and promote research into education whether religious or secular;
  8. To conduct and promote experimentation in education and educational methods;
  9. To promote and/or publish publications on education and research into education;
  10. To study and promote the study of educational systems and institutions including education by means of mass media and the arts;
  11. To provide funds for the advancement of the above objects whether by way of loan or gift to such persons or bodies and upon such conditions as the Governors of the Foundation may from time to time determine.