Nuckolls Fund Request for Proposals
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
OUR GOAL AT THE NUCKOLLS FUND IS BOTH ADVANCING LIGHTING EDUCATION AND EXPANDING ITS REACH
Grant proposals are accepted only from educators at academic institutions in North America.
Proposal Deadline is January 6, 2026
NUCKOLLS FUND GRANT
$30,000
for colleges and universities that would like to expand or further develop their existing lighting design offering
LESLEY WHEEL GRANT
$30,000
for colleges and universities that currently have minimal or no lighting design courses and would like to develop an introductory lighting course/program.
Visit Grants & Awards | The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education for detailed information and submission details on these grants
The Teachers of Lighting Workshop, June 7-12, 2026 is open for applications. Please visit Teachers of Lighting Workshop for more information
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education
Email: [email protected]



