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Housing Opportunity Grant Ideas<\/p><\/div>\n

The following activities help create or improve systems, programs and policies that expand access to housing that is affordable. Use these ideas for inspiration and review Expanding Housing Opportunity: A Toolkit for REALTORS\u00ae and Associations<\/a> for practical tips on conducting a successful activity. If you have an idea but are not sure if it is eligible for a grant, contact Christine Windle<\/a> at 202-383-1135.<\/p>\n

Level 1 \u2013 Housing Opportunity Grant Ideas<\/h2>\n

Education for REALTORS\u00ae: <\/strong>Offer a class to provide information about buyer assistance programs that could help their clients or to teach REALTORS\u00ae about working with first-time buyers.<\/p>\n

Guest Speaker:<\/strong> Host a guest speaker who can provide information to increase understanding of a specific affordable housing issue. The event could be for the public or for REALTORS\u00ae.<\/p>\n

Community Stakeholder Meeting:<\/strong> Bring together REALTORS\u00ae, elected officials, nonprofits, housing advocacy groups, community members and others brainstorm solutions for local housing issues and to share information about each organization\u2019s programs and resources.<\/p>\n

Level 2 \u2013 Housing Opportunity Grant Ideas<\/h2>\n

Housing Forum: <\/strong>An event organized to discuss a particular issue or situation related to a housing issue in the community. Aimed at solving a problem, a forum often results in a report, plan, or action items.<\/p>\n

Housing Symposium: <\/strong>Features multiple speakers who explain a topic related to housing; often highlighting differing views and ideas. Typically a good way to identify a range of policy and program solutions for further consideration.<\/p>\n

Housing Study\/Analysis<\/strong>: Quantify housing challenges by examining issues such as growth patterns, the cost of homes compared to wages, or the feasibility of new development. Or, focus on a particular topic, such as accessory dwelling units. The study\/analysis may also include recommendations, such as policy solutions.<\/p>\n

Housing Fair:<\/strong> Typically geared toward first-time homebuyers, housing fairs are a one-stop shop resource featuring vendors and experts whose services would likely be needed during the homebuying process, such as housing counselors, lenders, home inspectors, closing attorneys.<\/p>\n

\u201cParade of Homes\u201d:<\/strong> A parade or showcase of homes event allows potential buyers to see multiple homes, in a defined affordable price range, within a set timeframe. The event should be paired with the opportunity for participants to learn about the buying process.<\/p>\n

Housing Task Force:<\/strong> A task force is a temporary or long-term group of organizations and individuals who share the common purpose of expanding housing opportunities.\u00a0 The task force may focus broadly on housing affordability or work on a specific topic such as supply issues.<\/p>\n

Homeownership Education:<\/strong> Classes are an effective way to engage the community and help prepare potential buyers for the responsibilities of ownership. HUD-approved counseling agencies often make ideal partners for consumer education efforts.<\/p>\n

Education and Awareness:<\/strong> Conduct an education and awareness campaign geared toward community members to explain what housing affordability is (and is not) and why having homes in a range of prices benefits everyone.<\/p>\n

Level 3 \u2013 Housing Opportunity Grants<\/h2>\n

Approved activities must be comprehensive, have a broad community reach, significant REALTOR\u00ae involvement, and must include working with at least one non-REALTOR\u00ae partner organization.<\/p>\n

Success Stories<\/h2>\n