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 December 4th 2024 through October 15, 2025, or until commitment levels reach 100%. Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 19, 2025. In 2025, 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® about rural issues.
Details:
- Maximum award: $3,000.
- Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
- Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
- 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.
Details:
- Maximum award: $7,500.
- Associations may receive one Level 2 grant per calendar year.
- Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
- Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.