Services
Lux provides a range of exceptional services. Our approach blends technical knowledge and policy expertise, with a deep understanding and connection with people and organizations, to deliver success that can be measured by evaluators and celebrated by program participants and their communities.
Grants & Other Application Review
Lux is a leading provider of peer review services, specializing in the receipt, processing, and review of federal grant applications, internships, scholarships, fellowships, and other program applications. Lux has provided peer review assistance for nearly 100,000 applications to over 1,000 federal opportunities. We support all phases of the application review lifecycle from outreach to potential applicants, recruitment and training of reviewers, receipt and review of applications, notifications to successful and unsuccessful applications, and support and onboarding of awardees. We also offer deep experience in helping our clients improve their systems and review administration, as well as modernizing their grants management processes.
Our clients depend on us to protect the integrity of any objective review process, resulting in the fair and equitable awards and disbursement of funds to successful applicants, and to provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Our role is critical in engaging applicant organizations and supporting stakeholders to ensure that the funding supports the overall mission of these programs in a cost-effective manner.
Lux has consistently received excellent evaluations from clients about our work in this field. As one review stakeholder noted, “I appreciate the professionalism that was demonstrated from the start to the competition review process all the way to the finish line. Each one of you […] were so helpful, patient and professional. I just wanted to say thank you and that by far this has got to be the best run competition that I have ever been a part of.”
Grants & Other Application Review Services:
- Receiving and Processing Applications
- Application Screening and Eligibility Checks
- Reviewer Recruitment and Management
- Reviewer Training
- Panel and Application Assignments
- Program Publicity and Outreach
- Panel Review Logistics (Remote, In-Person, Hybrid)
- Post-Application Review Support
- Honorarium Payment Processing
Technical Assistance & Learning
Lux offers training and technical assistance services to help grant recipients effectively implement and manage their grant-funded programs or projects. Lux provides universal, targeted, and intensive supports that cover key aspects of grant management, from compliance and reporting requirements to best practices in program execution. Our learning and knowledge-sharing capabilities foster a collaborative environment where recipients can share insights, experiences, and innovations. By integrating continuous learning opportunities and robust support, we help organizations maximize the impact of their grant-funded initiatives.
Lux’s added value is to inform the delivery of these services with a deep subject matter expertise. We have experts in a range of domains, including health, education and environmental science. Lux’s technical expertise helps us anticipate our client’s needs and respond in a dynamic and flexible manner.
Across all programs that we support, we bring depth of experience, subject matter expertise, project management skills, tactics and tools, combined with a dedication to work co-creatively with clients and grantees alike. Our technical assistance design is informed by our experience working with traditionally underserved populations, which has given us unique insight into specific grantee needs related to culture, language, and geographical barriers. Lux’s diverse and culturally competent experts bring an understanding of the norms and nuances that impact end-user readiness and access.
Lux is a leading small business provider of Tribal Training and Technical Assistance. We play a critical role in addressing the unique needs and common challenges among Tribal grant administrators and community leaders. Our expertise is complemented by strong networks and relationships with Tribal communities. Lux, whose project staff itself is Native American and Indigenous peoples, has worked for over a decade on federal Tribal programs, serving as a vital ear and voice between Tribes and the federal government to maximize program impacts.
Technical Assistance & Learning Services:
- TA Planning and Delivery
- TA Product Design and Development
- Grantee Data Collection and Analysis
- Communities of Practice
- Knowledge Strategy and Knowledge Sharing
- Grantee Outreach and Communications Support
- Translation Services (including Indigenous languages)
- Training and Event Coordination
- Research Consultation Services
- Data Visualization
- Instructional Design
Program Data Analytics
Our clients rely on Lux for reliable, unbiased data and actionable analysis. We ensure data integrity and objectivity, producing data visualizations, portfolio analyses, and comprehensive reports. Our analytics help stakeholders understand the impact of their programs, identify challenges, and highlight successes. By delivering accurate, insightful, and actionable recommendations, Lux empowers organizations to maximize their program’s effectiveness and achieve their strategic goals.
Lux offers program data analytics support to help clients evaluate the performance, outcomes, and impact of their projects and programs. We support clients running social and scientific programs at local, national, and international levels. Lux leverages advanced statistical and computational tools and AI to collect, process, and interpret data. Our services provide critical insights that inform decision-making, optimize operations, and enhance program effectiveness. We design tailored reporting modules to capture detailed data on projects, enabling in-depth exploration, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of program performance across multiple levels.
Lux brings disparate data together from multiple sources and leverages AI-powered tools to automatically standardize and normalize it. We are experts who offer research-based knowledge and advice on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research design, data collection, data analysis, reporting, and engagement for evidence-based decision-making in program management, monitoring, delivery, and evaluation. Lux leverages programmatic expertise with solid methodologies and frameworks to create blended approaches clearly focused on customer objectives and outcomes. Lux provides the below services in support of this competency area but it’s important to note that in practice, these steps are often iterative and may not always follow a strict linear progression. We will utilize these techniques to create customized holistic data solutions.
Program Data Analytics Services:
- Data Collection, Processing, and Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Monitoring
- Data Strategy
- AI-powered Data Analytics
- Strategic Planning and Decision Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Evaluation
- Program Improvement