The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® (SPAAR)
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The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® is excited to announce the fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program!
The purpose of the Advocacy Key Communities Program is to build strong ties between SPAAR Realtor® members and communities in SPAAR’s jurisdiction. With recent funding allocated from SPAAR’s Board of Directors and the Government Affairs Committee, SPAAR is excited to announce the fifth year of the program. Three communities will be chosen by the members of SPAAR’s Government Affairs Committee.
Some projects that have been done by cities within the Twin Cities Metro include:
Community Banners along Coon Rapids Boulevard in Coon Rapids
A Wayfinding Study in Farmington
A Walkability Study in Faribault
Hanging Flower Baskets on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul
Placemaking Software in Centerville
Diversity Banners in Burnsville
A home improvement booklet in Blaine
When the cities have been chosen, SPAAR members and staff will work with community stakeholders in each city to determine a city-led program or project that will be funded with a grant of up to $1,500 and help identify other relevant grants available. The grant shall fund efforts related to homeownership, placemaking, walkability, etc.
Key Communities is a yearlong initiative, with the potential for continuation or renewal. The program will bring together local, state, and national programs designed to increase the partnership between Realtors® and local communities. SPAAR will help the community identify available and sustainable resources and provide technical support with applications for these resources.
Community Banners along Coon Rapids Boulevard in Coon Rapids
A Wayfinding Study in Farmington
A Walkability Study in Faribault
Hanging Flower Baskets on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul
Placemaking Software in Centerville
Diversity Banners in Burnsville
A home improvement booklet in Blaine
When the cities have been chosen, SPAAR members and staff will work with community stakeholders in each city to determine a city-led program or project that will be funded with a grant of up to $1,500 and help identify other relevant grants available. The grant shall fund efforts related to homeownership, placemaking, walkability, etc.
Key Communities is a yearlong initiative, with the potential for continuation or renewal. The program will bring together local, state, and national programs designed to increase the partnership between Realtors® and local communities. SPAAR will help the community identify available and sustainable resources and provide technical support with applications for these resources.
For questions or more information, contact SPAAR's Government Affairs Directors, Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz.
Apply by 5 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 for consideration.