The ULI San Francisco Diversity Membership Fund is designed to open opportunities within ULI to women, people of color, individuals with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are underrepresented in the land use and real estate fields.

This award-winning fund has provided over 50 diverse professionals with a discounted one-year Associate level ULI membership and a range of benefits. The fund will provide selected applicants with a range of benefits (program value is over $500): discounted one-year Associate-level ULI membership, pairing with a ULI SF Ambassador (an active ULI SF member volunteer), invitation to shadow a member of one of ULI SF’s many internal program committees (depending on experience and field), and a $40 stipend to attend ULI SF events. Successful applicants will pay a registration fee of $65. The most recent application cycle awarded 9 new memberships.

This fund is hosted by ULI SF’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee to promote the advancement of underrepresented individuals as real estate and land use professionals in their careers and as leaders in the industry. In alignment with ULI SF’s DEI initiatives, the Diversity Membership Fund was created to reduce barriers to entry to ULI and to offer greater access to ULI’s expansive networks of professionals and career resources. Recipients of the funds will be encouraged to become active volunteers and hope for them to become life-long members of ULI.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Throughout the year, individuals awarded membership through the Diversity Membership Fund are expected to:

• Become trained volunteers for our UrbanPlan Program
  • Volunteer alongside other ULI members in at least 1 classroom or workshop
• Attend at least 3 ULI SF events

Eligibility to reapply for the fund for a second year will depend on the completion of the above requirements.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The ULI SF Diversity Membership Fund is designed to increase the participation of women, people of color, individuals with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community who may be underrepresented in the land use and real estate industries. Financial need, though not a requirement, is also considered. Full time students are not eligible.

Applicants must live or work in the ULI San Francisco District Council region (9 Bay Area counties) and cannot be current ULI members. Successful applicants are eligible to re-apply for a second year. Applicants who apply for renewal will be considered based on active involvement in ULI during their first year, as outlined above. Application does not guarantee acceptance.

This fund is designed for first time members. Past members with a lapse of 3 or more years may be eligible for consideration.

Applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM PDT on Tuesday, January 6 for consideration.