It’s the Power of R in action. After tornadoes tore through Illinois last November, devastating multiple communities and destroying homes, REALTORS® stepped up to offer assistance and monetary aid.

The Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) partnered with the national REALTORS® Relief Foundation to offer assistance with co-payments for temporary housing or mortgage payments. This assistance is in addition to thousands more donated by local associations for their own relief efforts.

To date, IAR through the REALTOR® Relief Foundation has distributed more than $67,000 in grants to 68 applicants. If you are interested in seeking grant assistance, the deadline for application submissions is March 1, 2014.

Find terms for the grant programs and click below for application forms:

Illinois REALTORS® Relief Form | REALTORS® Relief Foundation Form

If you would like to help the storm victims, you can still make a donation to the two relief funds: