Through legislative act this Foundation is funded through interest from the escrow accounts of Arkansas real estate brokers who choose to participate in the program. This non-profit granting foundation is a ZERO cost to the broker. All Arkansas brokers have the opportunity to participate in this great program.
Previous grant recipients:
- S.B.P.C.E - Task analysis for Real Estate Brokers and Salespeople
- Rehabilitation for homeless people
- Habitat for Humanity
- Research study on economic impact of retirees to Arkansas
- S.B.P.C.E. - monitoring Continuing Education courses
- Research Real Estate Law violations
- Grant to Arkansas Business Academy through UALR for Business Edification of Youth in Arkansas
- Arkansas Realtors Association - Printing and distributing Tenant/Landlord Books
- Phillips County Development Organization - feasibility study (Economic Impact)
- Independent Colleges scholarship funding
All Grant applications are reviewed by the AREF Board and approved or denied by this board.
Contact Information:
Doug Smith, President
Email: dgsmith@cei.net
Phone: 501-680-2670