Grant Application

2025 Smart Growth Grant - Level 1

Staff Contact: Hugh Morris: hmorris@nar.realtor (202-383-1278)
Version: 2025_1
Smart Growth Grants support state and local REALTOR® Associations' efforts to advance programs, policies and initiatives aligned with one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles. Level 1 Smart Growth grants support efforts to educate REALTORS® and the public about smart growth topics, host an expert speaker or conduct a stakeholder meeting.
State and local REALTOR® associations shall only use resources provided by the NAR REALTOR® Party Program within their association’s territorial jurisdictions as set by NAR.
Does the proposed activity adhere to the stated requirement?
If you answered, no, contact Hugh Morris at Hugh Morris or hmorris@nar.realtor before submitting this application.

Association AE Contact Information (if different from above):

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Activity Details

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Budget Details

The following are NOT eligible uses of grant funds.
  • REALTOR® association staff time/hours, including contract staff
  • Fundraising contributions or money to hold a fundraiser
  • General operating expenses for the association or partner organization
  • Purchase of capital equipment such as cameras, speakers, lights, mics, computers, printers. Rentals are permitted
  • Donations to an organization or person including direct down payment or closing assistance
  • Cash prizes or purchase of gifts and prizes
  • Materials for construction/rehab of a property
  • Landscaping materials
  • Home furnishings or similar items
  • Subscription fees for video conferencing services or other software licenses
  • In-house association classroom rental fees
  • Activities that benefit a single/select group of property owner(s)
Note: Associations are encouraged to use the majority of grant funds for expenditures related to the development and implementation of an activity (such as speaker fees, marketing, printing, etc.) rather than venue and catering costs. The TOTAL REVENUE and the TOTAL EXPENSES must net to ZERO, no profit or loss.
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12. For local associations, the state association must be notified of this funding request. Please provide the name and title of the person at the state association who is most familiar with this request.
13. In reference to THIS activity, has your association applied for funding from another NAR grant programs including Housing Opportunity, Fair Housing, Diversity, Consumer Advocacy Outreach or Issues Mobilization? *
14. If this funding request is approved, do you give NAR permission to share your application, and any outcomes? *
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