Our Programs
Overview
Architecture provides planned spaces and places for all the activities of mankind. It is a responsible approach to bringing cultural expression and functionality together for the good of all users. Limitations on resources and access to opportunity are perhaps the biggest challenges to optimizing better built environments with the full participation and inclusive contribution of minority cultures. The NOMA Foundation stands as a provider to much needed and consistent support through philanthropic, charitable, and in-kind sources.
The NOMA Foundation General Fund
The NOMA Foundation General Fund makes it possible to operate The NOMA Foundation as a non-profit organization and provides multiple opportunities…
Project Pipeline Funds
he Project Pipeline’s mission is to initiate training of young people to affect the enhancement of their community through design.
Founders Memorial Scholarships Fund
This fund collects resources for scholarships established in the honor of each of the 13 Founders of NOMA.
“Art For A Purpose” Fundraising Program
Embellish Fine Art and OFS in partnership with OTJ Architects have established an art auction program that supports The NOMA Foundation.
“Bridges to ACT-SO” Scholarship Program
Since 1978 the NAACP has hosted a youth program considered to be an “Olympics of the Mind” for African American high school students.
“Shadowing an Architect” Program
Implemented in the 1990’s, the Shadowing an Architect Program has introduced many high school and community college students to the profession of architecture.
Leopold Ray-Lynch Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship supports a partnership with Studio Afri-Culture to honor the memory of the late Leopold Ray-Lynch with annual scholarships awarded to a HBCU student studying…
INOMA Design-Build Youth Education Program
This fund has been used to help produce an educational experience where youth learn connection between designing and building spaces
Desiree V. Cooper Memorial Scholarships
These scholastic grants provide funds to support the advancement of minority candidates seeking to obtain licensure.
Travel Abroad Scholarships
This scholarship programs founded by Professor David Hughes, FAIA/NOMAC provides unique financial assistance to minority college students who are expanding their academic horizons to…
Exhibition & Virtual Exhibition Curation
The stories and impact of Black architects and their work is largely untold. So much so, that key information is effectively “hidden” from even those who would be thoroughly enlightened…
Studio Afri-Culture Program
Supports the development of historic and educational programs nationally and internationally for NOMA and NOMA Student members.
Collections, Archiving, & Research Hub
The NOMA Foundation is positioning to support the important functions of reliable collection and archiving processes. This mitigates the loss of historically significant architectural and related cultural treasures.
Documentary Films, Writings, & Publications
These resources are aimed at being an assistance instrument to assuring an increased production of books, feature films, and short documentary films capturing the work and impact of Black architects.
Donate to The NOMA Foundation Today
Donate now and help shape a more inclusive architectural and design education future.