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The approval process

A Lumina Foundation review panel carefully considers all solicited proposals. Occasionally, we invite external experts to review proposals as well. Depending on the size and scope of the request, the Foundation’s executive officers and directors may undertake additional review and approval. We are diligent in our efforts to respond promptly to proposals. Assuming potential grantees’ timely responses to requests for information, the entire review and approval process usually takes six months or less.

Lumina Foundation may occasionally impose an application deadline for cluster grants or initiatives; otherwise, we accept and review inquiries and proposals throughout the year.