Through its grants, the REALTORS® Community Foundation (RCF) seeks to support projects and/or programs that are actively working to transform the lives of people in our community.
Grantee applications are accepted annually from September 1 through September 30. Grant candidates should meet the criteria listed below, will be reviewed by the REALTORS® Community Foundation committee, and voted on by our membership.
Criteria for Grant Consideration
The following are general guidelines by which grant applications are reviewed and prioritized:
- Organization must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as classified by the IRS.
- Organization and projects/programs must be located in Ada, Elmore or Gem counties.
- Grant-related projects/programs must address a specific, housing-related need, with preference given to those offering long-term benefits and/or impacting a significant number of people.
- The RCF does not fund organizations located outside Ada, Elmore, and Gem County, general operating expenses, denominational education, travel or lodging expenses, or individual/team sponsorships.
Required Documentation for Application:
- Most recent annual report to donors
- Two Years Ago – Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Last Year’s Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Current Annual Budget
- Current Year-End Projected Budget Detail
- Next Year’s Budget Detail for the specific Program/Project for which you are requesting funds
Application Timeline:
- Applications accepted — By Sept 30th, Annually
- Applications reviewed by RCF Board (October)
- Finalists submitted to membership vote — Mid-October to Mid-November
- Grantees notified — Mid-November