Community Development Advocacy Grants
NAR Community Development Advocacy Grants fund REALTOR® associations to advance fair housing, affordable housing, placemaking, rural outreach, and smart growth through research, education, and community initiatives.
Funder: National Association of Realtors
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (final application deadline; applications accepted Jan 5–Oct 15, 2026 or until funds are fully committed) | December 18, 2026 (reimbursement requests deadline)
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 per year.
Summary: Supports state and local REALTOR® associations in advancing fair housing, affordable housing, placemaking, rural outreach, and smart growth initiatives through advocacy and community development grants.
Key Information: Only state and local REALTOR® associations are eligible; all grant-funded activities must be completed in 2026.
Description
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Community Development Advocacy Grants program provides funding to state and local REALTOR® associations to help them address local challenges and lead community advocacy efforts. This program supports initiatives in five focus areas: fair housing, housing opportunity, placemaking, rural outreach, and smart growth. Grants are structured in three levels, allowing associations to start with educational activities and progress to collaborative projects and large-scale community initiatives. The program aims to empower REALTOR® associations to expand housing opportunities, promote inclusive growth, strengthen rural communities, and create vibrant public spaces.
