[National Association of Realtors](https://www.nar.realtor)

Rolling

$500–$3,500 per award; seed funding for local association projects

Supports local Realtor associations in launching new commercial services or programs to enhance value for commercial real estate professionals.

Only state and local Realtor associations are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description The Commercial Innovation Grant Program from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides "kickstarter" funds to help state and local Realtor associations develop and launch new commercial services or programs. The initiative aims to address gaps in services for commercial members by supporting the creation of innovative offerings that enhance value for commercial real estate professionals. Projects may focus on areas such as communications, marketing, education, professionalism, legislative advocacy, technology, data, community involvement, and networking. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $500 to $3,500 per project. - Funding is intended as seed money for new or innovative commercial programs at the local association level. --- ## Eligibility - Only state and local Realtor associations are eligible to apply. - Individual members or non-REALTOR® organizations are not eligible. - Projects must be designed to benefit commercial members and enhance commercial real estate services. --- ## Application Process - Applications can be submitted online via the [NAR grant manager portal](https://realtorparty.realtor/grants/grant-manager?x=F9rkDB32fZjVfACmr1dSN02QklayiN). - Associations should outline their project, its goals, anticipated benefits for commercial members, and a proposed budget. - For questions or guidance, applicants may contact NAR via [commercial@nar.realtor](mailto:commercial@nar.realtor) or [CommercialInnovationGrant@nar.realtor](mailto:CommercialInnovationGrant@nar.realtor). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is designed to encourage innovation and fill service gaps for commercial members at the association level. - Example project areas include marketing campaigns, technology enhancements, educational programming, advocacy initiatives, and member networking events. - This grant is separate from other NAR funding opportunities such as the Commercial Marketing Grant or Placemaking Grant. --- ## External Links - [Program page & application details](https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/grants-and-funding/commercial-innovation-grants) - [NAR Commercial Innovation Grant Application Portal](https://realtorparty.realtor/grants/grant-manager?x=F9rkDB32fZjVfACmr1dSN02QklayiN) - [NAR Contact Page](https://www.nar.realtor/contact-us) - [Commercial Resources for Associations](https://www.nar.realtor/commercial/resources-for-associations) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | NAR Commercial Grants | [commercial@nar.realtor](mailto:commercial@nar.realtor) / [CommercialInnovationGrant@nar.realtor](mailto:CommercialInnovationGrant@nar.realtor) | 1.800.874.6500 |

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