For an NAR approved GRI designation class, up to a maximum of $150 may be granted.

- Must be a Primary SAR REALTOR® member in good standing for a minimum of 2 years.

- Must have attended at least two other SAR hosted education programs within the past two years prior to grant application. (includes but no limited to: Breakfasts of Knowledge, Lunch of Knowledge, Lunch & Learn, etc.)

- Must be willing to speak briefly about their GRI Course experience to peer REALTORS® at an SAR hosted program or event if requested.

- Must be current with Code of Ethics mandatory training as required by NAR.

1. A member must fill out a GRI grant application in order to be considered.

2. The request for a GRI grant must be received no less than 14 days before the event date to be considered.

3. If the grant request is approved, a “Reimbursement Request Packet” must be turned in according to the Procedure for Submission for Reimbursement within 30 days of the event date.

4. Members can only qualify for reimbursement if they stay for the full length of the class, and a copy of the certificate of class completion must be obtained and included with the Reimbursement Request Packet.

5. Reimbursement Request Forms must be submitted following these guidelines:

Reimbursements that may be covered under the allotted grant are:

- Mileage (a start point of the SAR Office to event location using Google Maps printed out must be included with request for reimbursement to be considered)  Mileage is reimbursed at the stated IRS approved annual per mile rate for any given year.  Mileage reimbursement is only considered when trip is 60 miles or more one way.

- Meals, snacks, beverages (non-alcoholic only)

- Hotel costs

1. The "Reimbursement Request Form" must be submitted along with ORIGINAL and detailed paid receipts from the categories noted above. Original receipts will not be returned because of IRS reporting requirements of
SAR. Handwritten receipts or proof of expenditures will not be accepted.  Credit card receipts that are not detailed will not be accepted.

2. The Reimbursement Form, certificate of class completion and receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the attended event date. Failure to submit within 30 days will forfeit reimbursement.

3. The SAR reserves the right to limit the reimbursement based on receipts provided and does not automatically guarantee full reimbursement if receipts are insufficient or fall into unqualified categories.

1. The Scholarship Sub-Committee reserves the right not to award any GRI grants in any given year due to fund availability.

2. Applicants must agree to allow SAR to take their photo and/or do a press release for the association newsletter or other news or social media platforms regarding their attendance at the class.

3. This GRI Grant may only be used for travel associated with taking a GRI course and not combined in any way or used at the same time with any other SAR grants or stipends.

4. An individual member will only be reimbursed up to a maximum total amount of $500 for any/all travel expenses to take GRI courses.

By submitting this GRI Grant Application, I certify that I have read and understood all the above criteria and guidelines of the Southern Adirondack REALTORS®, Inc. By accepting below, I agree to the following conditions:

1. GRI Grants must be requested no less than 14 days before the event date to be considered.

2. A Reimbursement Request packet must be turned in according to the Procedure for Submission for Reimbursement within 30 days of the event date before a reimbursement check will be issued to me.

3. A copy of the certificate of class completion must be turned in, and I will stay the full length of the class.

4. other news or social media platforms regarding their attendance at the class.

5. I agree to be willing to speak briefly about my GRI Course experience to peer REALTORS® at a SAR hosted program or event if requested