Diversity and Inclusion Grant

Diversity and Inclusion Reimbursement grants support state and local REALTOR® Associations’ efforts that strengthen, support, and collaborate with local chapters of national multicultural real estate organizations to help expand homeownership opportunities, increase inclusion of diversity among association leadership, and planning and discussion activities that address racial disparities in your community.

Note: Diversity and Inclusion grants differ from Housing grants, which support state and local REALTOR® Associations’ activities that create or improve systems, programs, and policies that uphold fair housing laws and strengthen REALTORS® commitment to offering equal professional service to all.  Learn more here.

Please direct questions to Krystal Allen, kallen@nar.realtor

Frequently Asked Questions
Ideas for Using a Diversity and Inclusion Grant

Level 1 Grants

Level 1 Diversity and Inclusion Grant Application
Diversity and Inclusion Reimbursement Request Form

Level 1 Diversity grants support efforts that strengthen, support, and collaborate with local chapters of national multicultural real estate organizations to help expand homeownership opportunities. Types of activities may include association leadership and staff senior attendance at national conferences; sponsor local chapter events. Maximum award: $1,000.

Details:

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January through October; decisions announced within approximately 7-10 business days.
• Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
• Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
• Approved activity must take place within same year of grant approval to be eligible for funding reimbursement.
• Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

Level 2 Grants

Level 2 Diversity and Inclusion Grant Application
Diversity and Inclusion Reimbursement Request Form

Level 2 Diversity grants support efforts designed to increase diversity and inclusion among association leadership, and activities that address racial disparities in your community.  Activities should have a broad focus on increasing diversity among association leadership and address racial injustice issues in your community.  Associations are encouraged to collaborate with other organizations that will help expand the associations’ diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

Details:

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January through October; decisions announced within approximately 7-10 business days. Maximum award: $5,000.
• Associations may receive one Level 2 grant per calendar year.
• Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.

• Approved activity must take place within same year of grant approval to be eligible for funding reimbursement.
• Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

Diversity and Inclusion Programs and Resources

Seeking knowledge and meaningful conversation through a variety of perspectives and resources builds the ability to learn from the past and provides solutions for a better future.

NAR supports Diversity and Inclusion, as well as a continued commitment to Fair Housing as part of its core values.  NAR’s Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement.  Show you support and commitment for diversity, equity and inclusion by sharing and displaying this statement with your membership.

• Get started with the Actionable Roadmap for Local Association Diversity & Inclusion. Use this roadmap as the first steps to engage your full spectrum of membership, including those potentially underrepresented, through activities and leadership.
• Guidelines for Forming a State & Local DEI Committee Creating a DEI committee ensures that the association promotes an inclusive environment that champions equity among members.
• Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations Related to Diversity Suggested tips and sample scenarios to assist REALTOR® association staff as they engage in diversity-related conversations.
• At Home with Diversity Course The AHWD certification teaches members  how to apply fair housing laws in their business and work in the increasingly multicultural real estate market.
• REALTOR® L.E.A.D. Course:  A Case for Diversity This course is meant to provide REALTOR® leaders with a better understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as an introduction to some of the social psychology that makes it either easier or harder to live out DEI.
• Watch Overcoming Barriers Video an online workshop that helps real estate professionals confront and overcome unconscious biases that can prevent equal professional service.
• Check out more Diversity, Equity & Inclusion resources. We’ve also compiled articles and websites that may be helpful to share with your leaders and members.