The NCMA Foundation exists to support quality programs and individuals who will assist in advancing and securing the concrete masonry industry. Each year the NCMA Foundation funds a wide variety of programs highlighted by cutting-edge research and quality education programs. Details on funded programs coming soon.
Architecture Student Design Competition – Bowling Green State University
GRANTEE: Andreas Luescher, Bowling Green State University
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.017
STATUS: COMPLETED
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BGSU-24-Team-Winning-Project-1-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg)
Viability of Fiberglass Mesh Joint Reinforcement or Polypropylene Fibers in Mortar for Crack Control
GRANTEE: Tim Jones, NCMA
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.027
STATUS: In Progress
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020.007-figure-1200x487.png)
Moisture Accumulation in Concrete Masonry Construction
GRANTEE: John Sanders, National Brick Research Center
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.021
STATUS: In Progress
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020.021-thumb-1200x970.png)
Architecture Student Design Competition – Penn State
GRANTEE: Penn State University
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.019
STATUS: In Progress
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PSU-Pic-1.png)
Masonry Education Hub
GRANTEE: Phil Samblanet, The Masonry Society
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.025
STATUS: In Progress
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/TMS-Logo-2048x718-1-1200x421.jpg)
Hardscape Installer Workforce Development
GRANTEE: National Concrete Masonry Association
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.005
STATUS: In Progress
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/VL7_120-scaled-1-1200x782.jpg)
Architecture Student Design Competition – Ball State University
GRANTEE: Anthony Costello, Ball State University
YEAR: 2020
PROJECT NUMBER: 2020.001
STATUS: COMPLETED
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arch-490-2011-Process-6-scaled-1-1200x830.jpg)
Florida Concrete Industry Economic Impact Analysis
GRANTEE: Concrete Coalition of Florida
YEAR: 2017
PROJECT NUMBER: 2017.013
STATUS: Completed
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cconcrete-Coalition-Graphic-1200x825.png)
Architecture Student Design Competition – Ball State University
GRANTEE: Anthony Costello, Ball State University
YEAR: 2018
PROJECT NUMBER: 2018.001
STATUS: Completed
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ball-State-Picture.jpg)
CMU Residential Design and Construction
GRANTEE: Roger Hubeli & Julie May Larsen, Syracuse University
YEAR: 2019
PROJECT NUMBER: 2019.023
STATUS: Completed
![](https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Annotation-2020-02-11-151014-1200x778.png)