Make a Local Express Grant
The Local Express Grants Program (LEG) is a way for real estate boards and associations to process their fundraised or budgeted donations through the Foundation to shelter-based organizations in their communities.
(This program is currently only available for real estate boards and associations.)
In 2024, we are offering an exciting top-up incentive to boards and associations to use the program. Watch the video to learn more.
The Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation’s Local Express Grants program is a way for Member Boards and Associations to process their local fundraising donations through the Foundation to support shelter-related causes in their communities. 'Shelter-related causes' are defined as registered charities that provide individual Ontarians with a refuge, haven, or other type of protection from the effects of hunger, the elements, abuse, disabilities, and illness.
Real Estate Boards and Associations:
Use this incentive to give MORE $ to your local charities! (You must be logged into the Portal to access this link)
Benefits to your Board or Association
The Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation will provide a 10% match (up to a maximum of $1,000 per year) in additional funding, per Member Board or Association, to be dispersed to local charitable partner(s) of your choice. This match is accumulative and can be used on multiple applications until you reach the maximum per year amount.
Criteria
- All Member Boards and Associations are eligible to process their fundraising donations through this program.
- Funds allocated to the Every REALTOR® Campaign cannot be used.
- Applications will be considered for amounts of $1,000 or more.
- Requests are accepted for registered charities that fit the definition of ‘shelter-related causes.’ above.
Process
- All applications must be signed by the Board’s or Association’s Executive Officer and include payment of funds raised.
- Funds will be issued to the charity within fifteen business days of the application being received by the Foundation.
- The 10% accumulative match (up to a $1,000 per year) will be processed in one lump sum at the end of each calendar year along with the ERC Grant disbursements to your charity of choice.