[Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation](https://www.ilreef.org)

Rolling (first-come, first-served)

Up to $1,000 per grant; reimbursement basis

Supports Illinois REALTOR® firms with customizable virtual training to advance diversity, inclusion, and combat unconscious bias in real estate workplaces.

Awards are made until funds are exhausted; training must be completed and documented for reimbursement.

--- ## Description The Diversity and Inclusion Grant Program, offered by the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) in partnership with Illinois REALTORS®, provides funding for Illinois REALTOR® member firms to host virtual, customizable diversity and inclusion training. The program aims to help brokerages, brokers, leasing agents, and office staff adopt inclusionary business practices, address unconscious bias, and foster workplaces representative of their communities. Training is delivered by experienced diversity trainers and tailored to the specific needs of each office or company. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted. - Training must be completed by the date listed in the application unless an extension is approved by REEF. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $1,000 per firm are available. - Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis after training completion, submission of a post-training survey, and proof of expenditure (receipts, agreements, or invoices). --- ## Eligibility - The applicant must be an Illinois REALTOR® member firm. - The firm must be actively licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. - Applicants must demonstrate specific diversity and inclusion goals and objectives and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and fair work environment. - Only organizations (not individuals) may apply. --- ## Application Process - Submit the application online via the [Diversity & Inclusion Grant Program application form](https://www.cognitoforms.com/IllinoisAssociationOfREALTORS1/illinoisrealtorsrealestateeducationalfoundationreefdiversityinclusiongrantprogram). - The application requires detailed information about the firm, the proposed training, target audience, goals, and objectives. - Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. - After training, firms must submit a post-training survey and documentation of expenses to receive reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Firms may select from a list of recommended diversity and inclusion trainers or propose a qualified trainer. - Training can be designed for management, brokers, leasing agents, or office staff, and may be hosted during a live company event. - There may be a waiting period to schedule training, depending on facilitator availability. - All awards are subject to availability of funds. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application](https://www.ilreef.org/diversity-grant/) - [Illinois REALTORS® Diversity Opportunity Page](https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/roi/opportunity/diversity/) - [Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation](https://www.ilreef.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Department | Email | Phone | Web | |-----------------|-------|-------|-----| | REEF (General) | [information@ilreef.org](mailto:information@ilreef.org) | (866) 854-7333 | [Contact Page](https://www.ilreef.org/about) | | Diversity Grant Program | [lclayton@ilreef.org](mailto:lclayton@ilreef.org) | (866) 854-7333 | [Program Page](https://www.ilreef.org/diversity-grant/) |

Diversity / Inclusion Grant Program

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