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REALTORS® Community Foundation
Funding for housing and inclusive community projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for local charities in the greater Edmonton area. It supports housing initiatives and inclusive community projects, with up to $10,000 for spring and fall cycles and $60,000 over three years for Flagship Funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- 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
- Housing projects such as shelters, recovery programs, accessibility upgrades, affordable housing, and temporary accommodation for health treatment
- Community projects that improve access to information, activities, basic needs, and usable environments
- Projects that address inaccessibility and promote equitable opportunities
Documents Needed
- CRA charitable registration number
- Project budget
- Organizational financial documents
- Grant report for successful recipients
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations
- Local charities in the greater Edmonton area
- Charities serving communities impacted by housing or accessibility needs
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a CRA charitable registration number
- Non-profits still applying for charitable status
- Organizations using another charity’s registration number
- Foundations, hospitals, colleges, and universities
Eligible expenses
- Construction, operating, and repair costs for affordable housing units
- Accessibility improvements to units or shelter facilities
- Costs related to domestic violence shelters, recovery programs, and homeless shelters
- Costs related to accommodations for people traveling for health treatment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Partisan political causes
- Foundations that issue funding
- Hospitals, colleges, and universities
- Deficit funding
- Endowment funds
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Edmonton area
- Municipalities served by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Investment Committee.
- Applications are scored across six categories and then discussed by the committee.
- Funding decisions are made after deliberation; not all eligible applications are funded.
- Successful recipients must complete a Grant Report.
Additional information
- Successful recipients must submit a Grant Report.
- Applicants may request assistance or clarification through the Foundation’s contact form.
- Receiving Spring or Fall Funding does not prevent future applications for the alternate season or Flagship Funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the REALTORS® Community Foundation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the REALTORS® Community Foundation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the REALTORS® Community Foundation?
This program provides funding for local charities in the greater Edmonton area. It supports housing initiatives and inclusive community projects, with up to $10,000 for spring and fall cycles and $60,000 over three years for Flagship Funding.
How much funding can be received?
REALTORS® Community Foundation Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the REALTORS® Community Foundation program?
To be eligible for the REALTORS® Community Foundation program, you must:
Registered CRA charity
Located in greater Edmonton
Project fits housing or community focus
What expenses are eligible under REALTORS® Community Foundation?
Housing projects such as shelters, recovery programs, accessibility upgrades, affordable housing, and temporary accommodation for health treatment
Community projects that improve access to information, activities, basic needs, and usable environments
Projects that address inaccessibility and promote equitable opportunities
Who can I contact for more information about the REALTORS® Community Foundation?
You can contact Edmonton Realtors' Charitable Foundation (RCF).
Where is the REALTORS® Community Foundation available?
The REALTORS® Community Foundation program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the REALTORS® Community Foundation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
REALTORS® Community Foundation is a Grant and Funding