Lightcone Commons lays out grant timeline: decisions Oct 25-26, money by Nov 23
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-10-23
Nathan Young shared a timeline signed off by Oliver Habryka: this round's announcements in about a week (likely Oct 25-26), funds to successful applicants hopefully by Nov 23 (slightly longer outside the US, urgent cases prioritized). Current applications roll over automatically; the next round's funding decisions are expected before the end of the year.
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