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 Innovations
Transforming program data into meaningful insights, informed decisions, and measurable progress.
At Lux Consulting Group, we believe data should do more than satisfy reporting requirements—it should help organizations understand performance, strengthen programs, and communicate their impact. Our Program Data Innovations practice transforms complex information into accessible, actionable insights that support smarter decision-making, greater accountability, and continuous improvement.
We partner with federal agencies, funding organizations, nonprofits, and research programs to connect data, technology, and program expertise. From monitoring performance and streamlining reporting to developing interactive visualizations and communicating results, we help organizations turn information into knowledge that drives meaningful action. Our approach brings together analytical rigor, practical technology, and a deep understanding of the programs and people behind the data.
Our solutions are designed around the unique needs of each program and its stakeholders. We help organizations simplify data collection, strengthen data quality, identify emerging challenges, and evaluate progress toward program objectives. Through collaborative design, tailored reporting systems, dashboards, and accessible impact narratives, we ensure valuable information reaches the people who need it—from program managers and grant recipients to agency leadership and policymakers.
Innovation is central to our approach. Lux incorporates responsible artificial intelligence, secure data infrastructure, and modern analytical tools to reduce administrative burdens, improve reporting efficiency, and expand opportunities for insight. We prioritize data security, transparency, accessibility, and human oversight, ensuring technology enhances—not replaces—professional expertise and sound judgment.
By integrating program knowledge, data management, evidence-based learning, and innovative technology, Lux helps clients move beyond collecting data to using it effectively—improving program delivery, demonstrating results, and informing future investments.
Program Data Analytics Services:
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems
- Program Data and Performance Management
- Data Storytelling and Impact Narratives
- Responsible AI for Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting
- Secure Data Systems and Governance