Investment Grants
Supporting and advancing education, research, law reform, and other activities related to real estate across three funding priorities with up to $250,000 in funding.
How to apply
Feedback
The Foundation is dedicated to transparent and fair processes and welcomes your feedback to improve and reduce barriers for grantseekers. Contact us at grants@aref.ab.ca.
Desired Impacts
Deadlines
Investment Grants
Expressions of Interest for Investment Grants are accepted a minimum of 3 weeks before the deadline
March 24, 2026
August 25, 2026
June 9, 2026
October 27, 2026
What we are looking for
Required Criteria
Align with the Foundation’s mandate
Meet the strategic priorities adopted by the Board
Address an industry-identified need that is in the public interest
Make a lasting impact and have a broad reach
Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage and complete the project the grant would support within the agreed timeframe and budget
Preferred Criteria
Demonstrate industry involvement or collaboration
Leverage wider support with the Foundation’s funding by securing additional funders
Generate transferable results so that the project can impact more than its local context
Incorporate knowledge sharing to the broader community
Not duplicate existing work