National Association of Realtors® Rural Outreach Grant

Christine Windle
cwindle@nar.realtor

ruraloutreachgrants@nar.realtor

The Rural Outreach Grant will provide funding for state and local Realtor® association initiatives on a wide range of rural issues, including broadband, well and septic, open space preservation, environmental standards, disaster prevention and recovery, and planning and zoning issues.

Level 1 grants support efforts to educate Realtors® and the public about rural issues. Level 2 grants support initiatives, such as studies, events, public outreach on rural issues in partnership with public and private stakeholders.

Level 1 Project ideas include:

• Host a speaker to discuss a challenge impacting your community
• Hold a class or training on issues impacting the community

Level 2 Project ideas include:

• Conduct a forum or symposium that brings together rural community stakeholders to discuss one or more issues impacting their community
• Use a consultant to develop a training session/course on a particular rural issue
• Draft a plan, local ordinance, or policy on an issue impacting the community
• Develop materials to educate members, or for members to distribute to their clients and potential homebuyers

Eligible applicants are state and local Realtor® associations. Rural providers, facilities, and programs could approach local Realtor® associations with potential projects.

Up to $3,000 for Level 1 projects and $7,500 for Level 2 projects

Links to addition guidance and the online application are provided on the program website.

Applications are accepted through October 15, 2026, or until funds are fully committed.