RASM REALTORS ® Charitable Foundation Announces Opening of Grant Application for Housing-Related Nonprofits

By: Gina McCarthy, RASM Vice President of Communications and Engagement

The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF), the philanthropic branch of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), is pleased to announce the opening of a grant application process for local housing-related non-profit organizations.

A Longstanding Commitment

The RRCF has a longstanding commitment to supporting the community and the valuable work carried out by local housing-related non-profits in the two-county region. In previous years, the RRCF and RASM have contributed to organizations selected as beneficiaries of fundraising events. This year marks the introduction of a formal grant application to extend support to more organizations and projects

“As housing experts, it’s a natural fit for us to support non-profit organizations that create homeownership opportunities and help bring stability into the lives of those in need,” said Tony Veldkamp,

2023 President of the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “We invite eligible non-profits to submit their grant applications and share their inspiring work with us. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in lives of those in need of safe and affordable housing.”

The RRCF grants are intended to assist local 501(c) (3) charitable organizations whose missions align with real estate-related causes, such as affordable housing, combating homelessness, and providing emergency shelter. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.

In addition to the potential grant funding, eligible organizations that meet the criteria will also be considered as potential benefactors for future RRCF fundraisers. Non-profits not currently approved as beneficiaries are encouraged to complete the first part of the grant application to be considered for inclusion on the list of approved beneficiaries.

The grant applications and additional guidelines are available at www.myrasm.com/grants. Completed applications must be submitted by July 14, with approved funds set to be disbursed in September.

For more information on the grant application process, please visit www.myrasm.com/grants or contact Gina McCarthy at (941) 952-3405 or gina@ myrasm.com •