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Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access

Lumina Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

Funds programs increasing higher education attainment, especially for underrepresented students, at $60M/year.

Grant Summary

Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access is a Lumina Foundation grant providing $100K to $2M for university, community college, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

higher educationcollege accessattainment

Eligibility

universitycommunity collegenonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$2M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access from Lumina Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Lumina Foundation before the deadline.
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Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access?

Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access is offered by Lumina Foundation and is generally open to university, community college, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access provide?

Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access provides between $100K and $2M per award from Lumina Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access deadline?

Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Lumina Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access?

To apply for Lumina Foundation — Higher Education Access, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Lumina Foundation.

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