NDAR’s Grant for Tornado Victims through REALTORS® Relief Foundation Now Accepting Applications

Graphic of home with tornado damage. Text: Was your home damaged in the June tornadoes? We want to help. Application Deadline August 27, 2025.

If your home was damaged in the ND tornadoes between June 19-27, 2025, NDAR’s grant through REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) may be able to provide assistance.

NDAR has been approved for $50,000 from RRF to assist ND citizens who had significant damage to their homes, up to $1,000 per household. Grants are first-come, first-served, and the application deadline is August 27, 2025.

The grant is for damage to primary, owner-occupied residences (second homes, sheds, silos, etc. are not included). Renters can also apply if they were displaced due to tornado damage. Applicants can apply for funds toward a mortgage, rent at a new location, or hotel costs (those with paid-off mortgages can also apply, up to $500 per household).

To apply, fill out the application, attach the supporting documents, and email your application to info@ndrealtors.com. If you encounter issues or have questions, you can email info@ndrealtors.com or call 701-355-1010 for assistance. Please include “RRF” in your subject line to ensure your email is properly processed.

Want more info? Keep reading for FAQs, info about RRF, and ways you can help!

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FAQs
Q: Do you have to be a REALTOR® member to apply?
A: No, there is no REALTOR® membership requirement to apply.

Q: What counts as “significant damage”?
A: While there is no one definition of “significant damage,” if you were displaced from your home for any amount of time or experienced any damage beyond cosmetic issues, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you have questions related to your specific situation, feel free to reach out to our staff.

Q: How do homeowners know if they’re eligible?
A: Homeowners are eligible if they:

  • Are a North Dakota citizen
  • Were displaced from or experienced significant damage to their primary, owner-occupied residence from the ND tornadoes that took place from June 19-27, 2025
  • Apply by August 27, 2025

Primary residences with no mortgage are still eligible for assistance if they meet the criteria above, up to a maximum of $500 per household.

Q: How do renters know if they’re eligible?
A: Renters are eligible if they:

  • Are a North Dakota citizen
  • Were displaced from their rental due to damage from the ND tornadoes that took place from June 19-27, 2025
  • Are paying for rent in a new location or paying for a hotel room after being displaced
  • Apply by August 27, 2025

Q: What supporting documents will I need to provide?
A: The supporting documents will vary based on your situation. See a chart of required documents here.

Q: How do I know that REALTORS® Relief Foundation is a legitimate organization?
A: REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2001, with a strong history of transparency and rapid response serving communities in need. RRF has 4/4 stars on Charity Navigator and has provided assistance in 49 US states and territories. The National Association of REALTORS® covers all administrative costs, allowing RRF to give out 100% of the donations it receives. For more information, visit rrf.realtor.

Q: I want to help! What can I do?
A: There are two ways to help: 

  1. Spread the word: Encourage those with damage to apply, and connect them with the resources to do so.
  2. Donate: 100% of the funds donated to RRF are used to assist victims of natural disasters around the country, and your support means that RRF can continue helping those who need it the most. You can text “TEAMRRF” to 71777 to give, or visit rrf.realtor.

About REALTORS® Relief Foundation

Created within hours of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, REALTORS® Relief Foundation efforts have been assisting communities impacted by disasters for over 23 years.

To date, RRF has dispersed over $50 million to victims of over 190 disasters across 49 US states and territories. Learn more at rrf.realtor.

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