How much funding does Nuckolls Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Nuckolls Fund Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

How often is Nuckolls Fund Grant offered?

Nuckolls Fund Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 6, 2027.

Nuckolls Fund Grant

The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Educ

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 6, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: January 6 (annually)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Plain text and simple graphics are sufficient for proposals; fancy graphics are not considered in evaluation
Not eligible: Board members are ineligible to apply

Overview

Support for the development and delivery of innovative new or expanded courses at established lighting education programs.

Mission: When formed in 1989, the grant was designed to help already-established lighting programs expand their offerings and undertake innovative educational ideas. Support of strong existing programs remains at the heart of the mission.

Focus Areas:

Development of innovative new courses
Expansion of existing courses
Established lighting education programs

Geographic Scope: United States

Key Details:

Equipment funding is restricted; matching funds (real or in-kind) required for equipment portion
Priority on course work development, not hardware development
Plain text and simple graphics are sufficient for proposals; fancy graphics are not considered in evaluation
Board of Directors reviews all proposals and makes funding decisions
Funded projects require interim and final reports; grant payments made after board approval of reports
Board members are ineligible to apply

Contact Information:

Jeanne Clemente, Manager, Fund Operations
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education, Inc.
PO Box 635, Garrison, NY 10524
Phone: 914-602-9997
Email: jeanne@nuckollsfund.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: January 6 (annually)

How to Apply:

Download the Nuckolls Fund Grant RFP (Request for Proposal) from the website
Submit completed proposal by the January 6 deadline
Proposals must be submitted in plain text with simple graphics
Include detailed budget and schedule for grant disbursement
Principal investigator required

Important Notes:

No late proposals accepted; deadline is firm
If funded, a contract is established outlining required reports and payment milestones
Interim and final reports required for fund disbursement
Board members cannot be principal investigators, co-investigators, collaborators, advisors, supporters, endorsers, or have any financial involvement

Application Materials Available: Contact fund or visit website for RFP document

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What The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Educ actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 5
Total given: $49K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $6,000–$18K

By dollars: Arkansas 37%, Oregon 24%, Illinois 15%. Top recipient cities: Fayetteville, AR; Corvallis, OR; Chicago, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.