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Where does the money go?
Since our inception in 1991, we have invested almost $15
Million in nearly 500 projects that enhance the Real Estate
industry and benefit the people of Alberta. We help fund a
diverse range of initiatives, including supporting studies in
entrepreneurship and Real Estate, encouraging conversations
about ground water, enhancing prairie wildlife habitat and
helping low income households pay energy utility bills.
Where does the money come from?
The Foundation’s revenue is generated by Real Estate transactions across the province. Under the
Alberta Real Estate Act, whenever a home buyer deposits money in trust through a Real Estate
broker, the interest that’s earned on the deposit is accumulated and forwarded to AREF for
reinvestment in Alberta’s communities.
View Projects
The Foundation has funded over 550 community investment initiatives since 1991. View some of our most recent projects here.
Get Funding
Our next submission deadline for the Community Investment program is May 9th, 2016.
Real Estate Broker Information
REALTORS® and Real Estate brokers can find all the information they need about tagging trust accounts.
Latest News
June 2016 Community InvestmentJune 20, 2016 - 7:32 pm- Real Estate Council of Alberta Partners with University of Alberta School of Business to Raise the Bar in Commercial Real Estate EducationJune 13, 2016 - 6:24 pm
Congratulation to ALUS in Alberta on their win of the Shared Footprints Award!June 9, 2016 - 6:51 pm