Sponsorships
Supporting industry-related initiatives and community events up to $10,000 in funding.
Sponsorships must demonstrate one of the following:
Support the Foundation’s stakeholders
Improve community relations and the Foundation’s reach across the province
Foster favourable associations with or within the real estate industry
Increase awareness of the real estate industry and the Foundation
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
Sponsorships
Expressions of Interest for Sponsorships 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.