Apply For A Grant

The Santa Clara County REALTORS® Foundation provides an avenue for organized real estate to collect funds and offer direct assistance where it is most needed – back into the communities we serve. We work to create a strong community, connect those who care with those making a difference, and support housing issues over the long-term.

Community Grants are one way the SCCRF directly supports local non-profit organizations that serve our communities.

Things to note before applying:

  • Incomplete packages will not be considered.
  • All grants must comply with 501(c)(3) guidelines.
  • As a general rule, grants will be capped at $5,000.00 per year. Grant requests that exceed $5,000.00 may be considered for additional funding in the next year’s grant cycle.
  • Applicants may make an in-person presentation to the Foundation Committee, if desired.
  • After receipt of the grant award and within 60 days, the applicant shall follow up as to how the funds were used, who benefited, and the success of the program.
  • There are two grant periods: Spring and Fall.
    • Spring grant applications are due by December 31st of the previous year and will be awarded on or before March 30th.
    • Fall grant applications are due by June 30th of the current year and will be awarded on or before September 30th.

SCCRF Grant Request application must be complete and include:

  1. A cover letter signed by the Executive Director or other designated party.
  2. The purpose for the grant and how the funds will be used.
  3. A list of the applicant organization’s Board of Directors and Executive Staff.
  4. A current P&L and Balance Sheet with year-to-date financial statements.
  5. A yearly budget.
  6. A copy of the IRS tax-exempt determination letter.
  7. A copy of the last 2 years of the Federal 990 tax returns.
  8. How will your organization acknowledge the SCCR Foundation?
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