Investment Grants
Supporting and advancing education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across three funding priorities with up to $250,000 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
Investment Grants
Expressions of Interest for Investment Grants are accepted a minimum of 3 weeks before the deadline
March 25, 2025
August 26, 2025
May 27, 2025
October 21, 2025
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