Rural Outreach Grants support state and local REALTOR® association initiatives, including trainings, forums, events, studies, and ordinance drafting, on a wide range of rural issues such broadband, well and septic, open space preservation, environmental standards, and planning and zoning issues. Applications open January 2 through October 15, 2024 or until commitment levels reach 100%. In 2024, the 10% financial commitment requirement is waived for associations under Right Tools, Right Now.

Questions? Email RuralOutreachGrants@nar.realtor or Hannah Dannenfelser.

Frequently Asked Questions
Ideas for Using a Rural Outreach Grant and Success Stories

Level 1

Level 1 Rural Outreach grants support efforts to educate REALTORS® and the public about rural issues. See Ideas for Using a Rural Outreach Grant.

Details:

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January 3 through October 16, 2023; decisions announced within approximately one week.
  • Maximum award: $3,000.
  • Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
  • Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
  • Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 15, 2024.
  • Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

RURAL OUTREACH GRANT LEVEL 1 APPLICATION

Level 2

Level 2 Rural Outreach grants support initiatives, such as studies, events, public outreach on rural issues in partnership with public and private stakeholders. See Ideas for Using a Rural Outreach Grant.

Details:

  • Maximum award: $7,500.
  • Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
  • Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
  • Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 15, 2024.
  • Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

 RURAL OUTREACH GRANT LEVEL 2 APPLICATION