Community Development Advocacy Grants
The Community Development Advocacy Grants from the National Association of Realtors fund research-driven initiatives to advance housing, placemaking, rural outreach, and smart growth in local communities.
Funder: National Association of Realtors
Due Dates: January 5, 2026 (applications open) | June 4, 2026 (applications reopened) | October 15, 2026 (application deadline) | December 18, 2026 (reimbursement deadline) | January 8, 2027 (next cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 (Level 1), $7,500 (Level 2), or $15,000 (Level 3) per association per year; one grant per level annually.
Summary: Supports state and local REALTOR® associations in advancing community development, fair housing, affordable housing, placemaking, rural initiatives, and smart growth advocacy.
Key Information: Applications may close early if funds are fully committed; as of late July 2026, only ~$133,000 remains available.
Description
The Community Development Advocacy Grants, administered by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), are designed to empower state and local REALTOR® associations to address local challenges and drive positive change in their communities. The program provides funding for initiatives that foster community development, expand affordable and fair housing opportunities, enhance placemaking, address rural issues, and advance smart growth principles. Through three levels of grant support, associations can access resources for education, outreach, coalition building, and implementation of impactful solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and reinforce the real estate industry’s role in community progress.
