Upcoming Webinar

Enhancing Rural Development Initiatives: NAR’s Rural Outreach Grant
Thursday, June 17th, 2:00 PM EST

Unlock the potential of your rural community with support from the NAR Rural Outreach Grant for state and local REALTOR® associations. Access funding for rural issues like broadband, well and septic, open space preservation and more, and hear successes from other associations.

Featuring:

  • Summary of the Rural Outreach Grant
  • Success Stories
  • How to take your initiatives to the next level and affect policy
  • Summary of additional grants and resources from the Community Outreach team

Register today

Community Outreach

2025 Maximizing Impact with Community Outreach Grants and Resources
Unlock the potential of Community Outreach grants to enhance your association’s community development, fair housing advocacy, and educational initiatives. Gain expert insights on available funding levels, range of supported initiatives, association testimonials and eligible expenses. Learn about the application process, key deadlines, and reimbursement timelines. Discover strategies for effective planning, identify key points of contact, and explore other valuable funding resources to maximize impact. Listen to the recording.

Housing Opportunity

Webinar: Association Partnerships Unlock Housing Opportunity for All
Explore how REALTOR® associations are maximizing NAR’s Housing Opportunity Grants to expand housing access. Hosted by Jessica Thompson, chair of the NAR Housing Opportunities Committee, the webinar will feature insights from Matt Allen, Director of Professional Development and Government Affairs at the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® (N.C.), Karla Murphy, Chief Strategy Officer, Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®, and Gideon Blustein, Senior Director of Advocacy Programs at Illinois REALTORS®.

Fair Housing

Fair & Attainable Housing Ideas Forum: Collaborating for Inclusive Homeownership

Wondering how your association can advance fair and attainable housing training and policy and ensure people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve homeownership? Want to take your ideas from initial brainstorming to achieving true change in your community?

NAR hosted an interactive virtual training and work session for association staff. This session will inspire and support participants, providing real-time feedback on ideas to advance fair and attainable housing and homeownership opportunities in their communities – and highlight how NAR grants can help.

Resources

Smart Growth

Smart Growth Learning Lab (April 2025)
As advocates for strong communities, your members are uniquely positioned to lead on smart growth issues. This webinar provides information and examples of how NAR grants and resources can help your association champion key initiatives—from land use to housing opportunities. Engage with peers, share ideas and gain tools that support your advocacy work.

  • Click HERE to watch the recording (coming May 15th)
  • Click HERE to access the slide deck
Resources

Shape Your Community’s Future With NAR’s Smart Growth Resources
As communities struggle with where and how to grow, REALTORS® are bringing resources and expertise to the table. Learn how associations are partnering with local officials and shaping their community’s future. The combination of NAR’s smart growth resources and their local expertise ensures the REALTOR®’s voice is heard as decisions are being made.

Transforming Neighborhoods

Transforming Neighborhoods Webinar and resources are conducted in partnership with The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps. We hope you found it inspirational as you consider a real estate challenge in your community and are preparing to apply for the Transforming Neighborhoods program in 2025.

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