Development Grants
Supporting and advancing education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across our three funding priorities with up to $100,000 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
Deficit or debt retirement
Annual fundraising drives
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
How to apply
See our user guide to help you navigate our GoApply Portal.
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
Development Grants
Expressions of Interest for Development Grants are accepted throughout the year
N/A
3-4 weeks from submission
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
Funded Projects
C4i Applied Ag Research - Land Stewardship
Medicine Hat College
Land & Water Neighbourhood and Housing Preference Survey
University Of Calgary, Schulich School Of Engineering
Built EnvironmentAvenue 15 Architectural Feasibility Study
Trellis Society
Built EnvironmentThe Role of Restrictive Covenants in Planning in Alberta Municipalities
University of Alberta
Land & Water Registered Condominium Manager
Association of Condominium Managers of Alberta
Real Estate LeadershipAlternative Infrastructure Financing Reform Initiative
BILD Alberta
Built EnvironmentZoning: A Performance-Based Framework
Building Equality In Architecture
Real Estate LeadershipThe Employment-Housing Channel of Real Estate Fluctuations
- University of Alberta, Department of Economics
Real Estate LeadershipMy Home, My Future
Canadian Immigrant Women's Association
Real Estate LeadershipPAST/forward: Robotically Fabricated Affordable Housing
Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation
Built EnvironmentThe Space We Create - Post Production Funding
Town of Banff
Studio North
Built EnvironmentNature as a Neighbour: Building Resilient Real Estate and Connected Communities
Calgary Climate Hub Association
Land & Water