Fundraising Grants for State and Local Associations
Please send all grant applications, emails and questions to rpacpartnership@realtors.org.
The RPAC Fundraising Event Grants help state and local associations increase their RPAC fundraising receipts and RPAC participation. Your participation in the program is subject to state law.
Grant Amounts:
- Small (500 members or less) and Medium (500-1,999 members) Local Associations may apply for grants of up to $5,000 to be used for fundraising purposes annually.
- Large (2,000-6,999 members) Local Associations may apply for grants of up to $10,000 to be used for fundraising purposes annually.
- Mega (7,000+ members) Local Associations may apply for grants of up to $15,000 to be used for fundraising purposes annually.
- State Associations may apply for grants of up to $15,000 to be used for fundraising purposes annually.
Fundraising Ideas:
- Fundraising event: auction, raffle, fashion show, etc.
- Fundraising video or DVD production and distribution to members
- Production and distribution of fundraising materials
- RPAC messaging for new member orientation
Requirements:
- State election laws do not ban use of corporate political contributions for use in fundraising
- Application submitted at least 30 days in advance of fundraising event
- Please refer to the Policy for Applying for RPAC Fundraising Grants below
Policy for Applying for RPAC Fundraising Grants
Tips and Best Practices for Grant Applications
Examples of Grant Submissions (PDF)
Fundraising Grant Application (PDF)
This PDF has been formatted to download and type directly into the fields. RPAC requires sending the grant application to rpacpartnership@realtors.org at least 30 days in advance of the event.
RPAC Fundraising Event Grant Evaluation Form (PDF)
This PDF has been formatted to download and type your information directly into the fields. RPAC requires sending the grant evaluation form to rpacpartnership@realtors.org 30 days after the pre-approved event has concluded. Please note, all grants must be approved before you seek reimbursement.
RPAC Staff at rpacpartnership@realtors.org or 202-383-7509.