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 of 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 StatementShow you support and commitment for diversity, equity and inclusion by sharing and displaying this statement with your membership.