{"id":119,"date":"2017-08-18T16:35:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T20:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realtorparty.com\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2025-08-05T13:42:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:42:51","slug":"community-outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/community-outreach","title":{"rendered":"Community Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Champion Industry Issues with Community Outreach Grants and Services<\/h2>\r\nNAR’s Community Outreach program positions REALTORS\u00ae as community leaders and collaborators through their associations. It offers five different grants, technical assistance, and resources to match affordable housing, fair housing, community planning and development, placemaking, rural-related advocacy, education, and engagement objectives for state and local REALTOR\u00ae associations.\r\n

Take action with help from a Community Outreach Grant<\/h2>\r\nState and local REALTOR\u00ae associations can apply for a Community Outreach Grant for Housing Opportunity<\/a>, Smart Growth<\/a>, Placemaking<\/a>, Rural Outreach<\/a> and Fair Housing<\/a> advocacy, engagement, and education. Grants offer levels 1 and 2 (up to $3,000 and $7,500 respectively), with Housing Opportunity and Smart Growth offering level 3 (up to $15,000). Each association can receive one grant per level each year, and grant applications are available online<\/a> (login required). Applications are open December 4, 2024 through October 15, 2025 or until commitment levels reach 100%. In 2025, the 10% financial commitment requirement is waived for associations under Right Tools, Right Now<\/em>. For inspiration on how to leverage grant use, associations can explore grant toolkits<\/a> and success stories.<\/a>\r\n\r\nImportant, please read: <\/span><\/strong>Community Outreach Grant Application Period Now Closed<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nDue to overwhelming interest, the Community Outreach Grant program has reached capacity ahead of the scheduled October 15, 2025 application deadline. With strong demand for Fair Housing, Housing Opportunity, Smart Growth, Placemaking, and Rural Outreach grants, the application window is now closed and will reopen in early January 2026.<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThank you to all the REALTOR\u00ae associations who applied. We recognize the importance of these grants in advancing community development and fair housing initiatives in your communities.<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo prepare for the next cycle, we encourage you to reach out to staff (listed below) and\/or schedule a Community Outreach Planning Session<\/a>. These sessions offer tailored support and ideas to help you make the most of future grant opportunities.<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nFor questions and assistance, please contact:<\/span><\/strong>\r\nChristine Windle (Community Outreach Program Oversight, Housing Opportunity Grant)<\/span><\/strong>\r\nDirector, Community Outreach<\/span><\/strong>\r\n202-383-1135 | cwindle@nar.realtor<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nHugh Morris (Smart Growth Grant)<\/span><\/strong>\r\nManager, Community Development and Growth<\/span><\/strong>\r\n202-383-1278 | hmorris@nar.realtor<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nHannah Dannenfelser (Fair Housing, Placemaking and Rural Outreach Grants)<\/span><\/strong>\r\nManager, Grants and Resources<\/span><\/strong>\r\n202-383-1132 | hdannenfelser@nar.realtor<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\r\n

Customizable Community Outreach Resource Brochure for State and Local REALTOR\u00ae Associations<\/h2>\r\nCustomize the Community Outreach Resource Brochure<\/a> (8.5 x 11, trifold, power point) to share with government officials and staff for leveraging Community Outreach Grants. Use the Instruction Guide<\/a> to add your association’s mission statement, advocacy priorities, and contact info.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]