Elaina's Sustainability Grants (IREM Foundation)

Elaina's Sustainability Grants (IREM Foundation) is sponsored by IREM Foundation. Grants from Elaina's Sustainability Fund are open to anyone in the world ready to take steps to improve the environmental footprint of commercial real estate.

IREM Foundation Sustainability Causes Funding innovation in the real estate management profession Responding to the needs of an ever-changing industry The IREM ® Foundation awards grants to support research, sustainability, education, and workforce development initiatives in the real estate management profession. Grants are reviewed and funded quarterly, or until the annual budget is exhausted.

The IREM Foundation also supports IREM Chapters that wish to test innovative, creative approaches to delivering IREM education and attracting or retaining new members. Requests for Robert K. and Gladys Beal Chapter Grants are considered for any amount up to $5,000.

Donate now Apply for a grant The IREM Foundation in action The IREM Foundation dedicates 5% of assets to a general grant fund that supports our desire to advance DEI, sustainability, research, and education in the profession through IREM, and other external partners.

In the past two years, Elaina’s Sustainability Grants have funded 10 sustainability projects that inspire innovation, adoption, and research of sustainability practices in the built environment. Up to two, $10,000 research grants are available each year to researchers with proposals that provide real estate managers with knowledge that helps them manage properties to help communities thrive. Considering applying for a grant?

Here’s what you need to know. Applications received before January 1st are reviewed and, if awarded, funded by April 1st. Applications received before March 1st are reviewed and, if awarded, funded by June 1st.

Applications received before October 1st are reviewed and, if awarded, funded by December 31st. Recipients are required to provide program updates and an annual report outlining the use of funds and program impact. Failure to report may impact future funding.

General fund grants Eligibility Grants may be awarded to IREM, IREM chapters, 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(6) organizations, academic institutions, companies, or individuals. The IREM Foundation allocate 5% of the organization’s total assets each year to support programs that align with the mission. Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: Anticipated likelihood of success.

Alignment with IREM Foundation strategic priorities. Demonstrates a charitable nature as defined by the IRS. Demonstrates forward thinking and “curious” approaches to existing challenges.

Clearly illustrates data points and metrics to track successful outcomes. Illustrates ways in which the program/initiative will foster engagement. Offers visibility for the Foundation.

Elaina’s sustainability grants Eligibility Grants from Elaina’s Sustainability Fund are open to anyone in the world who is ready to take steps to improve the environmental footprint of commercial real estate. This includes, but is not limited to IREM members, real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and faculty of academic institutions.

Preference will be given to programs that demonstrate creativity and innovation, as well as individuals or companies that may otherwise lack the funds to implement the program. The IREM Foundation will consider grant requests ranging from $500 - $5000. Up to four $5,000 grants will be awarded.

Applications will be evaluated on the criteria below: Anticipated impact/reduction in consumption of energy and natural resources The likelihood of success Ability to measure results Demonstrated need for resources Grant’s ability to have significant impact on a project Number of people impacted, i.e., residents, tenants Length of time for project to be deemed a success and the ability to maintain funding in subsequent years as may be needed Special consideration will be given to proposals that embody initiatives that increase diversity, the engagement of young professionals, and expansion of industry knowledge as these are at the core of the IREM Foundation values and purpose.

Research grants Eligibility Aveni center research grants will be open to: IREM® members, non-members, researchers, academic institutions, associations, workforce development partners, corporate partners, or other individuals or organizations that have the means and ability to provide valuable research in the real estate management field.

Up to two $10,000 awards per year More than two awards per year may be made so long as the total does not exceed $20,000 Research proposals will be evaluated on the criteria below: Alignment with IREM Foundation strategic priorities Number of people impacted, i.e., real estate managers, residents, tenants Demonstrates forward thinking and “curious” approaches to existing challenges.

Clearly illustrates data points and metrics to track successful outcomes. Illustrates ways in which the program/initiative will foster engagement. Offers visibility for the Foundation.

The IREM Foundation will have the first chance to publish before other academic institutions or journals. The IREM Foundation has the right to request a presentation to the Board, Foundation supporters, or IREM members. Access to the final product or potential sales of the product/resulting products will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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