How much funding does Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants?

Geography: In Douglas County, KS; Serving Douglas County, Kansas. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national or ethnic origin; Programs outside of Douglas County, KS; Purchase of tickets or tables at special events; Memberships or advertising; Political campaigns; Endowment funds; Criminal fees.

How often is Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants offered?

Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 22, 2026.

Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants

Lawrence Board of Realtors Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Housing Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 22, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: July

From the program guidelines: “Note: All funding requests received by the Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation are reviewed after July 1st of each year.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Douglas County, KS
Serving Douglas County, Kansas

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Applicants must agree to distribute funds in relation to the Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Mission Statement

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national or ethnic origin
Not eligible: Programs outside of Douglas County, KS
Not eligible: Purchase of tickets or tables at special events
Not eligible: Memberships or advertising
Not eligible: Political campaigns
Not eligible: Endowment funds
Not eligible: Criminal fees

Overview

Mission: The Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation (LBOR Community Foundation) awards grants annually to support locally-based charitable organizations and their programs that create a stronger community through housing.

Focus Areas

Programs that help stabilize vulnerable households
Programs that strengthen the housing sector

Geographic Scope

Douglas County, Kansas only - Financial awards must be used for programs exclusively in Douglas County, KS

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with IRS Non-Profit Tax ID
Preference given to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
Applicants must agree to distribute funds in relation to the Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Mission Statement
Local organizations serving Douglas County, Kansas

Not Eligible

Individuals
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national or ethnic origin
Programs outside of Douglas County, KS
Purchase of tickets or tables at special events
Memberships or advertising
Political campaigns
Endowment funds
Criminal fees

Additional Requirements

Official 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS required
All applications subject to evaluation by the Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Board of Trustees
A request to apply for funding does not guarantee that a grant will be awarded

Past Recipient Organizations

The Foundation has supported the following local 501(c)(3) organizations:

100 Good Women
Artists Helping the Homeless
Ballard Center
Douglas County Housing Authority
Family Promise of Lawrence
Housing & Consumer Credit Counseling
Insight Women's Center
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence Schools Foundation
I C.A.N. Program
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK)
Mirror Inc - Work for Success
O'Connell Children's Shelter
Ready for Good
Salvation Army of Douglas County
Senior Resource Center (for rent, utilities, home repair)
Social Service League
Tenants to Homeowners
Willow Domestic Violence Center

Contact Information

Lawrence Board of REALTORS®

Phone: 785.842.1843
Address: 3838 W. 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Email: admin@LawrenceRealtor.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Timeline:

July 1, 2026 - Application period opens
October 22, 2026 - Application deadline
October 29, 2026 - Notification of funding
November 20, 2026 - Distribution of funds at LRCF Awards Luncheon

Note: All funding requests received by the Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation are reviewed after July 1st of each year.

Required Materials

Official 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS
Completed Application for Funding form

Application Form

Printable Application (PDF) available on the website
Online application submission available

Supporting Documents

Donation Guidelines (PDF) available

Submission

Applications must be received by October 22, 2026 to be considered in that funding cycle

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What Lawrence Board of Realtors Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Lawrence Board of Realtors Inc reported $650 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022: 1
Total given: $15K
Median grant: $15K