2021 Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant

2023 Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant Application
The National Association of REALTORS® and the Women’s Council of REALTORS® are offering a strategic partnership with local and state REALTOR® associations to organize one day conferences with a focus on women in real estate. The Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant provides local and state REALTOR® associations with the opportunity to receive funding to provide new and innovative programs focused on advancing women in the real estate industry. The goal of this program is to inspire women professionals to take on greater leadership roles in both business and organized real estate.

A total of 10 grants will be awarded in $2,500 increments to REALTOR® associations that meet criteria as outlined in the application below.
I. Criteria for Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant Proposals
Proposal must include:
- A program that educates the general membership on advancing women in real estate including but not limited to: Programs that highlight successful women in the industry and how they got to where they are today, training to build strong women business leaders with topics such as negotiations, team effectiveness, the power of relationships, marketing, technology, etc.
- Programs will be 100% organized and driven by the local or state REALTOR® association. Collaboration with another local or state Women’s Council of REALTORS® network(s), with the local REALTOR® association, or with a related real estate organization, is encouraged but not required.
- A program must incorporate a professional networking opportunity that facilitates relationship building and encourages audience participation.
- A clear articulation of the program concept, including measurable goals that indicate success (ie, include detailed agenda/timeline/networking activities, budget, projected number of attendees and speaker(s) names/bios).
- Program must be 4 hours in length and can be either virtual or live.
- Events that will not be considered include fundraising events, awards programs, education classes, or other programs that clearly dilute the intended purpose.
- While programs are to focus on supporting women in real estate, events are inclusive to men and all supporters of women in real estate.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate diversity, equity and inclusion in their program.
III. Contact Information
Primary Association Name:*
Street Address:*
City:*
State:*
Applicant Contact Name:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Email:*
example@example.com
Association Executive or Education Director Contact Name: *
Phone Number:*
Email:*
Association website address:*
example: www.wcr.org
Total number of association members:*
If you are co-partering to offer this event with another assocation or Women's Council Network please fill out the following questions. If not you may skip the next 7 questions.
Co-Partner (Association, Women's Council Network, Real Estate School) Name
Street Address:
City:
State:
Co-Partner Contact Name:

First NameLast Name
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Email:
example@example.com
Is there a local and/or state Women's Council of REALTORS Network in your area?*

YesNo
If yes, please list the Network Name:
Please describe your previous involvement with this Network (i.e. joint programing meetings, etc.) if applicable:
IV. Program Details
Proposed Program Title:*
Please select which primary area(s) of focus your Supporting Women of Real Estate Grants program will focus on from the categories below:*

Communications/MarketingEducation/ProfessionalismLegislative/AdvocacyTechnology/DataCommunity/Member Involvement and NetworkingLeadership/Business Leadership
1. Descriptive overview of program being offered including topic, speakers, date, time. Program must be a full day program (no less than 4 hours in length) and completed by December 15, 2023:*
2. Explain in detail how your Supporting Women of Real Estate Grants program is a new or innovative format that will educate your general membership on advancing women in the real estate industry.*
3. What are the measurable goals that will indicate the success of the program (Include the number of members who would be directly served or expected to participate).*
4. Describe the built in professional networking opportunities that will be part of this program that will facilitate relationship building and encourage audience participation.*
5. Describe how the program will be continued in subsequent years by your Association: *
6. Attach a detailed budget and agenda for your proposed program. Account for the amount of the grant being requested and the resources your association plans to contribute to the implementation, both financial and staff time.
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7. Please upload any supporting documents that you feel might help us in our decision making process.

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8. Before you submit your application, make certain:

Each field is completed in all three sections; Contact Information, Grant Details and Grant Narrative.A detailed budget is included - with staff time included.A measurable goal is included.A program title and detailed description is included.Speaker(s) name, title and bio.
Questions?

Olivia Peterson / Senior Eduation Director, Women's Council of REALTORS

opeterson@wcr.org / (312) 300-3168
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2023 Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant Application