Financial support moves local associations forward by allowing all executives the opportunity to grow and enhance their associations. Institute and Conference scholarship recipients will be recognized at the NC REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting in January. Scholarships will be payable after submission of actual expenses. Click here to view the Association Executives Scholarships Policy.

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“For AEs by AEs”

The Fund exists to assist local association executives who have suffered a significant personal loss such as (but not limited to) an illness or the impact of a natural disaster.

The Fund’s receipts and disbursements will be maintained by the Fund administrator, NC REALTORS® Chief Financial Officer, who shall provide a report on the balance of the Fund at each AE committee meeting. You may apply online or submit this form to Denise Daly at ddaly@ncrealtors.org.

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FAQs

How are requests for assistance handled?

Application information will be handled with the utmost discretion.

An AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee member (or members) can discuss with the  candidate how the Fund can be of assistance.

Recipient profiles are not used publicly without the permission of the recipient.

How does the fund help?

• Assistance with medical costs
• Financial assistance when unable to work
• Expenses for day-to-day living

How are the funds dispersed?

Disbursement amount (per applicant) shall be determined by the AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee.

Disbursements up to $250 (per applicant) shall be authorized at the discretion of the Administrative Committee and reported to the AE Committee.

Disbursements above $250 (per applicant) shall be approved by the AE Committee.

Any disbursement of funds outside of guidelines identified within the fund’s purpose shall be voted on by the AE committee.

How can I contribute?

It is suggested that every association executive consider an annual voluntary contribution to the Fund.

You may contribute online or you may print a copy and mail with check
payment made out to NC REALTORS®. Please include “AE Relief Fund Contribution” in the memo field. Mail to: AE Relief Fund, NC REALTORS®, 4511 Weybridge Lane, Greensboro, NC 27407.

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Who serves on the AE Relief Fund Administrative Committee?

The Administrative Committee is comprised of the Current AE Committee Chair, Current AE Committee Vice-Chair, AE Committee Immediate Past-Chair and NC REALTORS® AE Committee Staff Liaison.

• Denise Daly, NC REALTORS® AE Committee Staff Liaison
• Carla Rose, AE Committee Immediate Past-Chair
• Sheree Higgins, AE Committee Chair
• Sandra Barnhardt, AE Committee Vice-Chair

NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation Matching Grant

Since 2004, NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation has awarded Matching Grants to a qualifying housing non-profit that partners with a local REALTOR® Association in their community. Want to help a non-profit in your area? Here’s how the program works:

• First, a local association invests in a community-based non-profit.
• Then, the local association recommends this same non-profit for a Matching Grant from the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation.
• Next, the Foundation deepens the commitment of REALTOR® involvement by matching the local donation.

There are two application cycles per year. Spring applications must be completed by April 30. Fall applications must be completed by September 30.

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Innovative Grant

The Innovative Grant Program is available on an annual basis to local associations across North Carolina. NC REALTORS® looks for new programs, events or plans that change the way business is typically thought about, made or conducted. This opportunity empowers local associations to develop and nurture great ideas into actionable programs, which may otherwise be cost-prohibitive. It also elevates the REALTOR® brand through innovation.

A total of $15,000 will be available for the Innovative Grant Program every fiscal year (up to $5,000 per association per cycle). Applications will be received and reviewed once per year. The due date is August 15, 2024.

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NC REALTORS® Give Back Grant

In support of local REALTOR® association service projects for NC REALTORS® Gives Back, the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation is promoting a fundraiser and grant program.

The money raised from online donations will be collected by the Housing Foundation and then used to assist local association Gives Back projects through matching grants.

Associations interested in applying for a Gives Back grant must submit an application by August 31 each year.

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Local Association Grant Program

In 2024, President Tony Harrington and NC REALTORS® want to support the work of local associations with a small grant. Each local association is eligible for a one-time reimbursement of up to $500 to enhance a program or event that advances your strategic plan and highlights the value of membership in your association.

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• President: Tony Harrington
• President-Elect: John McPherson
• Treasurer: Renee Cooney
• Immediate Past President: Leigh Brown