Apply for Funding
Made possible by our regular donors, partners, and fundraising events, the Foundation’s core charitable activity is providing grants. Each year, we grant more than $300,000 to local charities across the greater Edmonton area through Bi-Annual Funding and Flagship Funding.
Bi-Annual Funding
Our Bi-Annual Funding includes both Spring Funding and Fall Funding. Spring Funding is generally open from February to March, with funds issued in May. Fall Funding is generally open from September to October, with funds issued in December.
Both funding cycles offer up to $10,000.
2025 Fall Funding
Open: September 3 to October 17, 2025
Funds Issued: December 2025
2026 Spring Funding
Open: February 2 to March 15, 2026
Funds Issued: May 2026
Flagship Funding
Each year, we select one to three new charities to receive Flagship Funding. Flagship Funding is generally open from January to February, with funds issued in April.
It includes a three-year pledge of $20,000 annually for a total amount of $60,000. The hope of this funding is to benefit charities and their community by providing more reliable funding for long-term goals and program sustainability.
2025 Flagship Funding
Open: January 7 to February 28, 2025
Funds Issued: April 2025
2026 Flagship Funding
Open: January 5 to February 27, 2026
Funds Issued: April 2026
Qualifications
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All applicants must have a Charitable Registration Number with Canada Revenue Agency. Non-profits in the process of applying for charitable status or who use the Charitable Registration Number of a different organization will not be considered.
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We support charities located in and impacting the greater Edmonton Area and municipalities served by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. For questions or clarity about specific geographic regions, please contact us.
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We do not fund:
Partisan political causes
Foundations (organizations that issue funding)
Hospitals, colleges or universities
Deficit funding
Endowment funds
Funding Pillars
Housing
If there’s anybody that recognizes the importance of housing, it’s REALTORS®. We proudly support charities in providing safe and accessible shelter for those in various intersections of need. Housing eligible applications include: domestic violence shelters; accommodated recovery programs; accessibility improvements to units or shelter facilities; construction/operating costs/repairs of affordable housing units; accommodations for people traveling for health treatment; and homeless shelters.
Community Grants
REALTORS® strive to contribute to the communities where they work, serve, play, and live. Community Grants promote inclusive communities where information, activities, basic needs (including food security) and/or environments are sensible, accessible, and usable for as many people as possible. Community grant projects shall respond to conditions of inaccessibility by providing equitable opportunities for all regardless of a person’s abilities or circumstances.
Adjudication Criteria & Process
Our Community Investment Committee considers a variety of factors when scoring and deliberating funding applications. Each application is scored quantitatively in six categories by all committee members, generating a combined score. The committee then meets to discuss each eligible application, guided by the combined score and also considering elements such as recognition and stewardship.
We know every application has tremendous merit, and volunteer committee members spend a large amount of time thoughtfully reviewing every single one. We appreciate the time and effort charities take to complete applications, but unfortunately, not all applications can be funded.
Receiving Spring Funding or Fall Funding may be considered in deliberations but does not preclude your organization from applying again in the alternate season or for applying for Flagship Funding.
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Your project is closely aligned with the highest priorities and achieves targeted outcomes effectively.
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Your project has both a high population need and a high population reach. It provides critical support to a larger population experiencing critical challenges.
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Your project has high potential for transformative, measurable impact. There will be a significant positive impact for the population served.
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Your organization has demonstrated capacity with all necessary skills, resources, and a record of success. Your project will happen.
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Your project budget is fully realistic, detailed, and efficiently maximizes fund use.
Need help? Here are some sample budgets to reference.
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Your organizational financials are fully realistic, detailed, and show financial stability. Documents are fully transparent and easy to review. There are no issues with financial sustainability.