Smart Growth Grants: Level 1, 2 & 3

Overview

_NOTE: Due to overwhelming interest, the 2025 Smart Growth Grant program has reached full capacity and is no longer accepting applications. The program will reopen in January 2026._

Smart Growth Grants

Smart Growth Grants support state and local REALTOR Associations’ efforts to advance programs, policies and initiatives aligned with one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.

Based on the experience of communities around the nation that have used smart growth approaches to create and maintain great neighborhoods, the Smart Growth Network developed a set of ten basic principles:

* Mix land uses
* Take advantage of compact building design
* Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
* Create walkable neighborhoods
* Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
* Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
* Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities
* Provide a variety of transportation choices
* Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
* Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions

Level 1

Level 1 Smart Growth grants support efforts to educate REALTORS® and community stakeholders about smart growth topics including hosting a Smart Growth for the 21st Century Class. Activities may include a class or forum, a speaker(s) who can address specific smart growth issues or a meeting with stakeholders to develop coalition efforts.

* Maximum award: $3,000.

Level 2

Level 2 Smart Growth grant supports activities to engage in local land-use, growth and transportation issues with other stakeholders and elected officials which will have an impact on policies. These activities could include community planning and input sessions, development of comprehensive plans and zoning policies, studies, research and reports

* Maximum award: $7,500.

Level 3

Level 3 Smart Growth Grant supports comprehensive initiatives leading to long-term impact in a community with significant REALTOR® and public and private stakeholder involvement.

* Maximum award: $15,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Associations may receive one Level (1, 2 or 3) Smart Growth grant per calendar year.
* Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
* Approved activity and reimbursement request must take place within one year of grant approval to be eligible for funding reimbursement.
* Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.