Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation’s board of directors has awarded seven grants totaling $52,067 to Northampton Area School District for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year.

The foundation funds grant requests submitted by NASD teachers and administrators. This year’s grants include the purchase of a spectroscope for eighth-grade students; STEM/STEAM equipment/materials for elementary students; authors in residence and science programs at the elementary level; and technology resources for high school students. With this announced funding, the foundation has awarded, since its inception in 2016, more than $244,000 in grants for K-12 NASD students.

The foundation, established in 2009 by a group of community volunteers, is an organization whose mission is to “raise funds to promote, enhance and supplement educational and co-curricular programs by providing extended learning opportunities and experiences for the benefit of students within the Northampton Area School District.”

Funding for the grants is made possible by local businesses and individuals who support the foundation’s annual golf tournament, held in June; the fifth annual Distinguished Alumni Award celebration, set for Sept. 17; the ongoing memorial paver project; and the other fundraisers.

For additional information, to learn how to become a foundation volunteer/member and to seek sponsorship opportunities, visit konkretefoundation.org.