The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to support college-level lighting programs that enable students to understand the importance of light in architecture. The fund provides grants and awards to encourage innovative educational ideas and recognizes outstanding achievement in lighting studies. The organization relies on donations to continue its mission to promote lighting education across North America. The fund management team solicits proposals from colleges and universities, awards grants, and presents awards to students each year.