Funders
Ranging from public-sector agencies to private philanthropies, our funders enable the Lacuna Fund to advance a vision of machine learning that serves the world more equitably.
Principles
Guiding Principles
Guided by machine learning professionals worldwide, Lacuna Fund is designed for and by the communities it will serve. Our governance is a multi-tiered structure rooted in the following principles.
Structure
Who governs the Fund
Steering Committee
Lacuna Fund is governed by a representative Steering Committee comprised of 5-9 members, with a balance of perspectives that serves the principles of Lacuna Fund. The committee provides strategic direction and oversight for the Fund, working to ensure the Fund's focus, impact, and growth.
Technical Advisory Panels
Domain-specific technical advisory panels (TAPs) provide technical guidance for the Fund, advising on the focus of requests for proposals within each domain area, selecting proposals, and distilling learnings from the funding process.
Support
Secretariat
The Secretariat provides backbone support to the Fund as a whole, including managing the RFP process and distribution of funds. Meridian Institute serves as Secretariat for the Lacuna Fund.
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