Community Investment Guidelines
The Alberta Real Estate Foundation welcomes initiatives that bring together Real Estate Professionals and the people and communities of Alberta. Interested applicants are asked to contact the Foundation to discuss their initial concept and determine if the project fits with the Foundation’s areas of interest.
Successful proposals will encompass most of the following:
- Alberta based and/or Alberta focused.
- Enhance the Alberta Real Estate Industry and the mission of the Foundation .
- Involve the active participation of Real Estate Professionals or Real Estate Boards/Associations.
- Build capacity in the community or Real Estate Industry.
- Work collaboratively to leverage resources.
- Incorporate knowledge sharing.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to follow through on time and on budget.
- Showcase the value and benefits of the project to the real estate industry and the people of Alberta.
Funds will NOT be provided for:
- Projects that have individual or shareholder profitability as primary objectives.
- Endowments or Capital Campaigns.
- Deficit, debt retirement or expenses that were incurred in the past
(no retroactive grants). - Political or religious activities.
- Motivational presentations.
How to Apply for Community Investment Funding
| To be eligible for funding from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, projects must meet these basic criteria: |
- Ensure the proposed project meets the Foundation’s Community Investment Guidelines.
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Assess the project idea according to the appropriate area of interest guidelines:
- Education & Research;
- Housing Affordability;
- Land Stewardship & Environment; or
- Industry Leadership.
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| Contact the Foundation to discuss the project concept. Foundation staff will assist applicants throughout the proposal process. |
- Submit the application according to the Community Investment application deadlines.
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Important Note: All applicants must contact the Foundation at questions@aref.ab.ca or (403) 228-4786 to discuss their idea and obtain our application format prior to submission. The application is not available on-line.
Community Investment Application Deadlines
| Application Deadline | Board Meeting Date |
February 1st, 2012
| March 23rd, 2012
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May 2nd, 2012
| June 22nd, 2012
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August 15th, 2012
| September 28th, 2012
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Important: All deadlines and meetings are subject to change without notice. Before preparing an application, confirm the appropriate deadline with the Foundation office. The Board of Governors normally meets two times each year to make funding decisions.