SIORF :: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Foundation

SIOR Foundation regularly makes grants to support development of educational projects and services from both the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS as well as projects initiated by other industry organizations.

For more information and details about each grant, please see SIOR Foundation Work.

SIOR Chapter Matching Scholarships Program
The Foundation matches up to $6,000 each fiscal year to any SIOR Chapter scholarship program. In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2008, SIOR Foundation has matched $84,000 in scholarships to 24 SIOR Chapters who awarded 96 students in 30 undergraduate and graduate real estate related degree programs. Application

For more information on scholarships, please see SIOR Chapter Scholarships. The Foundation encourages SIOR Chapters to solicit matching funds to augment or implement their own scholarship awards program.

SIOR Chapter Matching Programs Program
The Foundation matches up to $2,500 each fiscal year to any SIOR Chapter for expenses in programs in commercial real estate education and research. Examples include:

Nationally recognized speaker honorarium and fees
Educational program meeting/event expenses
Commercial real estate community research projects

In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2008, SIOR Foundation has matched $21,154 to 11 SIOR Chapters in support of educational programs, speaker fees and community research projects. Application

SIOR Chapter Matching Municipal Report Card Study
The Foundation matches up to $2,000 each fiscal year for Chapter expenses to conduct a study of government business processes affecting commercial real estate transactions through university partnerships. Application

SIORF Matching Internship Funds Program
SIOR Foundation grants matching funds up to $500 annually to all SIOR members for students interested in career opportunities in commercial real estate brokerage through internships with SIOR designees. Application

Submit Grant Proposal
Do you have a great educational or research idea that could benefit from the Foundation’s support? The SIOR Foundation seeks worthy programs that advance education and research in the commercial real estate industry. The Foundation welcomes your grant ideas and proposals. To request funding support, please Submit Grant Proposal.