Leveraging NAR's Community Development Advocacy Grants
NAR’s Community Development Advocacy program offers grants that help REALTOR® Associations advance affordable housing, community planning, revitalization, and fair housing initiatives.
These webinars provide quick guidance on using the grants effectively—covering funding, eligible activities, expenses, and key contacts.
Previous Session:
June Is Homeownership Month: REALTOR®-Led Initiatives Turning Barriers into Doorways
Date: June 2, 2026
This focused, solutions-driven webinar showcases how REALTORS® are expanding access to homeownership nationwide. In recognition of Homeownership Month, this session highlights how national advocacy, local leadership, and targeted resources come together to turn barriers into real pathways. The webinar offers practical examples and actionable strategies to leverage grants, partnerships, and advocacy to drive impact in their own communities.
Speakers:
- Judy Covington, NAR Housing Issues Liaison Amy Peterson, Chair, NAR Housing Opportunities Committee
- Alexia Smokler, Director, Fair Housing Policy and Programs
- Elayne Weiss, Senior Policy Representative, Federal Housing
- Laurie Benner, Manager, Community Development Advocacy Resources
- Lisa May, Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, Maryland REALTORS®
- Jamie McMillen, Vice President, Advocacy, Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS®.
