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Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants
Funding for Alberta real estate sector projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The 2026 Development Grant budget is fully allocated, and the page now says applications submitted August 1 to October 31 will be answered in November, with new requests resuming November 1, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The 2026 Development Grant budget is fully allocated, and the page now says applications submitted August 1 to October 31 will be answered in November, with new requests resuming November 1, 2026.
Development Grants update: 2026 intake timing changed
The Development Grants page now says the 2026 Development Grant budget is fully allocated. It also adds that applications submitted between August 1 and October 31 will be responded to in November, and that new requests will be considered beginning November 1, 2026. The page also now points applicants to contact the team about the update while the GoApply login link remains in place.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants program provides up to $100,000 to support real estate-related projects. It funds education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across the Foundation’s three funding priorities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education of real estate professionals and the public.
- Projects that advance and improve the real estate industry.
- Law reform and research related to real estate.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations with projects related to real estate.
- Education, research, and law reform applicants.
- Non-profit and other organizations carrying out public-interest projects.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- For-profit and commercial ventures.
- Political or religious activities.
- Other granting agencies applying for redistribution.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficit or debt retirement.
- Annual fundraising drives and motivational presentations.
- Activities already substantially completed (retroactive funding).
- Capital funding for renovations, retrofits, or builds.
- Other granting agencies for ultimate distribution to agencies or programs of its own choosing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Foundation’s mandate.
- Alignment with the Board’s strategic priorities.
- Addressing an industry-identified need in the public interest.
- Lasting impact and broad reach.
- Organizational capacity to manage and complete the project.
How to apply
- Submit an Expression of Interest through the GoApply portal.
- Meet with the Grants Team to discuss your initiative.
- If your project aligns with the Foundation’s mandate, funding programs, priorities, desired impacts, and criteria, you will be invited to complete an application.
Processing and Agreement
- After review, you receive an email with the funding decision and can check the application status on the Submitted page.
- If approved, the system generates a series of phases based on the funding type.
- For Development and Investment Grants, the Funding Agreement / Payment Details Confirmation phase lets you finalize the funding agreement.
- The Interim Report is completed approximately halfway through the project and triggers interim project payments, if applicable.
- The Final Report is completed upon project completion and triggers the final project payment.
Additional information
- Applications begin with an Expression of Interest.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Grant reporting is managed through the GoApply account.
- Development Grant decisions cannot be appealed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants Program
What is the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants?
The Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants program provides up to $100,000 to support real estate-related projects. It funds education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across the Foundation’s three funding priorities.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants program, you must:
Project fits the Foundation’s mandate.
Public-interest, industry need.
Applicant can deliver the project.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants?
Education of real estate professionals and the public.
Projects that advance and improve the real estate industry.
Law reform and research related to real estate.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants?
You can contact Alberta Real Estate Foundation by email at grants@aref.ab.ca or by phone at (403) 228 4786.
Where is the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants available?
The Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants is a Grant and Funding