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CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants
Funding for housing and shelter improvements
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Community funding supports major repairs and renovations to existing housing and shelter spaces. It helps local non-profits keep people housed in Calgary and the surrounding area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Major renovations to existing housing or shelter supply.
- Repairs to existing housing or shelter spaces.
Documents Needed
- Completed pre-application questionnaire.
- Full application form.
- Organization details, including contact information.
- Proof of charitable or non-profit status.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federally registered Canadian charitable organizations.
- Registered non-profit organizations working in housing and shelter.
Eligible expenses
- Major renovations to existing housing or shelter spaces.
- Repairs to existing housing or shelter spaces.
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary and the surrounding area.
- Within CREB®'s membership region.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation's mission, vision and values.
- Volunteer opportunities for CREB® members and REALTOR® brand promotion.
- Support for vulnerable populations and measurable community impact.
- Direct fit with housing and shelter priorities.
- Addressing a significant community need.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Complete the pre-application questionnaire.
- Confirm your project fits the program's housing and shelter focus.
- Step 2: Receive invitation
- If eligible, receive a unique link to the full application.
- Step 3: Submit full application
- Complete the application in one session.
- Submit the full application through the provided link before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- The application is reviewed by CREB® staff and member leaders.
- Applicants are contacted once a decision is made.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked through a pre-application questionnaire.
- Eligible applications move to committee review by CREB® staff and member leaders.
- Applicants are contacted after a decision is made.
- Successful applicants receive notification by September 21, 2026.
Additional information
- The program is part of CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation's housing and shelter funding streams.
- Applicants are first screened through a pre-application questionnaire.
- Successful applicants are notified after the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants Program
What is the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants?
Community funding supports major repairs and renovations to existing housing and shelter spaces. It helps local non-profits keep people housed in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Who is eligible for the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants program, you must:
Registered Canadian charity or non-profit
Housing and shelter focus
Within CREB®'s membership region
What expenses are eligible under CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants?
Major renovations to existing housing or shelter supply.
Repairs to existing housing or shelter spaces.
Who can I contact for more information about the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants?
You can contact Calgary Real Estate Board Charitable Foundation.
Where is the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants available?
The CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants?
CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants is funded by Calgary Real Estate Board Charitable Foundation