The Bridge Association of REALTORS Community Foundation provides annual grants to support community programs focused on youth, seniors, and housing in designated California cities. The funding is sourced from contributions by REALTORS, affiliate partners, corporate sponsors, and participants in events like the Oral Lee Brown 5K Walk-A-Thon. In 2021, the foundation awarded over $51,000 to various nonprofit organizations.
The grant's purpose is to support programs that deliver youth education, food and nutrition, homeless services and advocacy, and affordable workforce and senior housing. The program targets organizations that operate in Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, and Piedmont, California. Funding must be used for specific initiatives, not general organizational expenses.
The application period for the upcoming cycle opens on May 12, 2025, and closes on July 14, 2025. Applications are not accepted on a rolling basis, but the grant is offered annually, so it is considered recurring. The expected reopening for the next cycle is May 2026, with internal monitoring scheduled for April 2026.
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations directly serving the eligible communities. There is no requirement for matching funds. Grant amounts range from $500 to $3,500, allowing for broad distribution across multiple programs within the community.
Interested organizations can reach out to the grant provider at grants@bridgeaor.org or call 510-848-7887 for more information. Applications must clearly outline how the requested funds will be used to support eligible program areas, as unrestricted or general fund requests will not be considered. The foundation encourages focused proposals that align with their community-driven mission.
