REALTORS® Relief Foundation Community Grant: SoCal Wildfire Relief
Introduction
For over 20 years, NAR’s REALTORS® Relief Foundation has been a lifeline for disaster-impacted communities, providing housing-related assistance to those in need. Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $40 million, helping over 20,000 families both within and beyond the REALTOR® family. Funded by the generosity of REALTORS®, associations, and industry partners, this grant offers vital support to rebuild lives after disaster strikes.
This particular application is for members of the community who were affected by the Southern California fires in January 2025.
Who can apply for assistance?
Any full-time residents who have experienced displacement or damage to their primary residence due to the Southern California wildfires in January 2025.
What funding is available?
Housing-related financial assistance (e.g. mortgage and rental assistance, hotel costs) to help victims recover and rebuild, up to $1000.
When is the deadline to apply?
We are accepting applications until Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Throughout the application, you will be asked to upload various documents - a checklist is below for your reference so that you may have these files or pictures readily available.
Qualifications
Documentation for Grant Approval
Proof of Residence (one of the following)
Mortgage Statement
Lease Agreement
Property tax record
Grant Deed
Utility bill
Proof of Property Loss/Damage (any that apply)
Insurance claim report
FEMA documentation
3rd party repair estimates
Evacuation notices
Short term rental/hotel receipts
Proof of Identity
Driver's License or REAL ID
Selection Process
Please allow 2-3 weeks for your application to be reviewed by our small team. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. If your grant application is accepted, you will receive an email requesting your current updated mailing address and payment information. If you would like to check on your application status, you can log back into the Kaleidoscope platform at any time.
If you have questions about your eligibility that aren't answered in the application itself, please email [email protected]. If you have questions about the application platform, timing, or your grant payout, please contact [email protected]. If you'd like to learn more about C.A.R. and access our resources for disaster relief, visit our website.
Thank you to our generous donors to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, helping us continue the mission of providing housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities through the generosity of REALTORS®, state and local associations and industry partners. This grant is distributed by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® to those affected by the Southern California Wildfires of 2025. For more of C.A.R.'s disaster relief resources, visit our website.