Smart Growth Grants
Forecasted
Smart Growth Grants support state and local Realtor associations with education, community engagement, and policy initiatives to advance walkability, transportation choice, and efficient land use.
Funder: National Association of REALTORS®
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Grant cycle deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 (Level 1), $7,500 (Level 2), or $15,000 (Level 3); one grant per level per association annually
Summary: Supports state and local REALTOR® associations advancing smart growth through community planning, education, engagement, and policy initiatives.
Key Information: Only state and local REALTOR® associations are eligible to apply.
Description
Smart Growth Grants from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) support association-led programs, policies, and initiatives that promote stronger growth and community planning. Supported work includes walkability, transportation choice, mixed-use development, and efficient land use. The Community Development Advocacy overview describes Smart Growth initiatives as aligned with two or more of the Smart Growth Principles.
The grants are part of NAR’s Community Development Advocacy Program, which helps state and local REALTOR® associations advocate for their communities and address local challenges. Three funding levels support a progression from learning and convening stakeholders to broader collaboration and comprehensive implementation. Activities can range from workshops and stakeholder meetings to community visioning, growth polling, studies, and community-wide outreach.
