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.
2025 Grant applications will be accepted from Wednesday, October 16th to Friday, November 8th. 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 long term benefits and/or impact for a significant number of people, with preference given to those offering housing related needs.
- 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 — October 16, 2024 to November 8, 2024
- Applications reviewed by RCF Board (Mid-November)
- Finalists submitted to membership vote — Mid-November to Late-November
- Grantees notified — Early December