Grant Application

Commercial Services Innovation Grant Application

Staff Contact: Johnny Noon: jnoon@nar.realtor (312-329-5973)
Version: 2022_1

The Commercial Services Innovation Grant program provides local and state REALTOR® associations with the opportunity to apply for funds to assist in providing new commercial services or programs.

I. Criteria for Innovation Project Proposals

Identifies a new program or service to improve the commercial member’s experience.
Educates the general membership on commercial real estate issues.
Raises the profile of REALTORS® who are commercial real estate practitioners.
Clearly articulates measurable goals that indicate the potential success of the project
Provides a plan to make the project self-sustaining in the future.
Identifies factors that may create challenges to meet the project’s goals.
Adaptable to other REALTOR® associations.
Includes a budget and timeline necessary to achieve success.

II. Timeline and Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You may apply at any time; you will be notified when your application is under review.
Grants may be awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $3,500
The same assessment criteria will be used for every proposal
Not all applicants will receive grants.
Grants will not be awarded for existing programs or events.
NAR does not fulfill requests for funding towards general Operating Expenses.

III. Association Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Contact Title *

Contact Email *

Contact Phone *

State *

Association *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

zip *

Association AE Contact Information (if different from above):

Click here if information is the same as previous contact information

Association Executive First Name (if different from above):

Association Executive Last Name (if different from above):

Association Executive Contact Email (if different from above):

Number of identified commercial members *

Has your association earned the Commercial Services Accreditation? *

Yes

V. Grant Narrative

Innovation Project Title *

Please select which area your project will impact most from the categories below: *

Communications/Marketing

Education/Professionalism

Legislative/Advocacy

Technology/Data

Community/Member Involvement and Networking

Amount Requesting *

$ .00

IV. Grant Details

Date of Event *

1. Explain in detail how your project is a new program or service.

2. How will your project educate the general membership regarding commercial real estate issues and programs? *

3. Detail how this project will raise the profile of REALTORS® who are commercial practitioners in your local market. *

4. What are the measurable goals that will indicate the success of the project? (Include the number of members who would be directly served or expected to participate).

5. Provide a plan to make the project self-sustaining in the future.

6. What factors could create challenges in this project and prevent success?

7. How could your idea be implemented in other local or state REALTOR® associations?

8. Upload a detailed budget and timeline for your proposed project. Account for the grant requested and the resources your association plans to contribute to the implementation, both financial and staff time.

UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

Before you submit your application, make certain:

Each field is completed in all three sections; Contact Information, Grant Details and Grant Narrative.
A detailed budget is included.
A measurable goal is included.

*Any application with portions unanswered will be considered incomplete and will be returned.*