Rural Outreach Grant

Community Outreach Grant Application Period Closed for 2023 The Community Outreach Grants have surpassed expectations in popularity.  The response and demand for Fair Housing, Housing Opportunity, Smart Growth, Placemaking, and Rural Outreach grants have been overwhelming, leading us to reach maximum capacity before the application period’s scheduled end on October 15th, 2023. As a result, the application window is now closed and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.  We would like to express our gratitude to all the REALTOR® associations who have shown immense interest in these grants. We understand the significance of these grants to your organizations and the positive impact they can have on your community development and fair housing related efforts. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and sign up for a Community Outreach Planning Session. These sessions will provide a platform to discuss innovative ways to leverage a grant in 2024, allowing you to maximize the benefits for your association. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Christine Windle at cwindle@nar.realtor or call 202-383-1135. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary support throughout this process.

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.

Questions? Email ruraloutreachgrants@nar.realtor or Christine Windle, cwindle@nar.realtor

Frequently Asked Questions
Ideas for Using a Rural Outreach Grant

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

RURAL OUTREACH GRANT LEVEL 1 APPLICATION
RURAL OUTREACH GRANT EVALUATION FORM
 RURAL OUTREACH GRANT  REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM

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:

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from January 3 through October 16, 2023; decisions announced within approximately one week.
  • Maximum award: $7,500.
  • Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
  • Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
  • Approved activity and reimbursement request must take place within one year of grant approval to be eligible for funding reimbursement.
  • Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

 RURAL OUTREACH GRANT LEVEL 2 APPLICATION
RURAL OUTREACH GRANT EVALUATION FORM
 RURAL OUTREACH GRANT  REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM

Questions? Contact Christine Windle cwindle@nar.realtor , 202-383-1135.