Development Grants
Supporting and advancing education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across our three funding priorities with up to $25,000 in funding.
Grants must demonstrate one of the following:
Education of related professionals and the public in respect of the real estate industry
Other projects and activities to advance and improve the real estate industry
Law reform and research in respect of the real estate industry
Grants are not awarded to support:
Individuals
Political or religious activities
For-profit and commercial ventures
Other granting agencies for ultimate distribution to agencies or programs of its own choosing
Activities already substantially completed (retroactive funding)
Deficit or debt retirement
Annual fundraising drives
Motivational presentations
Capital funding (for renovations, retrofits, or builds)
How to apply
Feedback
The Foundation is dedicated to transparent and fair processes and welcomes your feedback to improve and reduce barriers for grantseekers. Contact us at grants@aref.ab.ca.
Desired Impacts
Deadlines
Development Grants
Expressions of Interest for Development Grants are accepted throughout the year
N/A
3-4 weeks from submission.
What we are looking for
Required Criteria
Align with the Foundation’s mandate
Meet the strategic priorities adopted by the Board
Address an industry-identified need that is in the public interest
Make a lasting impact and have a broad reach
Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage and complete the project the grant would support within the agreed timeframe and budget
Preferred Criteria
Demonstrate industry involvement or collaboration
Leverage wider support with the Foundation’s funding by securing additional funders
Generate transferable results so that the project can impact more than its local context
Incorporate knowledge sharing to the broader community
Not duplicate existing work
Funded Projects
The Space We Create - Post Production Funding
Town of Banff
Studio North
Built EnvironmentAlberta Real Estate Market Premiums: Developing Partnerships with a Focus on Affordability
University of Alberta
Built EnvironmentPublic Assessment & Infrastructure Needs for Electrical Vehicle Charging in the Town of Banff
- University of Alberta
Built EnvironmentHousing Needs Assessment for City of Medicine Hat
City of Medicine Hat
Built EnvironmentFeasibility Study for a Share Housing Initiative at NAM Centre
Northeast Addiction And Mental Health Centre For Holistic Recovery
Built EnvironmentDeveloper Led Community Housing
Green Violin Community Development Company
Built EnvironmentAffordable Housing Project Hand Up
St Paul Affordable Community Housing Society
Built EnvironmentAdvancing Seniors Supportive Living through a Rural Lens
Fort Vermilion & Area Seniors’ & Elders’ Lodge Board 1788
Built EnvironmentCritical Repair Program Launch
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer
Built EnvironmentMaking the Case for the Middle – Why New Density-Enabling Development Models are Needed for Resilient Communities
Canadian Urban Institute
mddl
Real Estate LeadershipResident Council Development - Phase 2
Autism Independent Living Association
Built EnvironmentReimaging Neighbourhoods: Housing Innovation, Density & Affordability
University of Calgary, School of Public Policy
Built Environment