The Masonry Foundation General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: United States (primarily Illinois-based, but grants awarded nationally)

Mission: The Masonry Foundation works on projects to benefit the masonry industry including high quality education, in-depth research and overall promotion of the masonry industry.

Key Information

• Award Frequency: Grants awarded once each year at the Association's annual Midyear Meeting
• Total Invested to Date: $888,855.00
• Focus Areas:
  • Masonry education and training programs
  • Workforce development initiatives
  • Career promotion programs
  • Research and structural studies
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Prison workforce programs
  • Industry conferences and workshops
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) for masonry

Recent Grant Examples (2025)

• MAC Masonry Insight Program: $4,000
• North Carolina Prison Pathway Program: $26,000
• OMA/TMI Concrete Masonry Outreach: $35,000
• Southwest Guide to Masonry: $25,000
• University Construction Management Program Masonry Module: $10,000
• Upstate New York MCAA Lunch and Learn Program: $15,000

Contact Information

Address: 1481 Merchant Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102

Grant Application Process

The website indicates that "Submission Process" exists but does not provide detailed application instructions, step-by-step procedures, required materials, or submission formats in the provided content.

How to Apply

1. Contact the Foundation for submission process details:
   • Phone: 800-536-2225 (224-678-9709)
   • Address: 1481 Merchant Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
   • Website: masonryfoundation.org
2. Timeline: Grants are awarded once annually at the Association's annual Midyear Meeting

Note: Specific application deadlines, required documentation, and narrative questions are not provided in the available website content. Contact the Foundation directly for detailed application instructions.