We have funding available to support Content (including Specialist Programming), Development & Operations and Major Projects (sector investment).
Quick Response Grants may also be available when regular grant rounds are closed.
We have funding available to support Content (including Specialist Programming), Development & Operations and Major Projects (sector investment).
Quick Response Grants may also be available when regular grant rounds are closed.
Content grants support the development, production and distribution of content via Australian community media.
Our guiding principles, approach and goals relating to content grants are outline in our Supporting Content Framework.
This year we are particularly looking to:
Content grants are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.
Content grants include funds specifically dedicated to Specialist Radio Programming. This portion of our content grants funding is available to support ongoing ethnic, Indigenous and RPH programs. For applicants looking to apply for Specialist Radio Programming funds, you must complete a separate grant application specifically requesting this funding.
Developing dynamic content enhances community media in Australia. Beyond their listening and viewing audiences, producers are often recognised for their achievements in awards. For inspiration of Content projects, view Our Stories.
Our grant guidelines and our Frequently Asked Questions detail everything you need to know about Content grants. Please review these guidelines and preview the application form before starting your application. Also, remember members of our Grants Support Team are always happy to provide tips and advice about your application.
Our key dates page lists the opening and closing dates for the current grant rounds.
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Development & Operations grants aim to support community media station resilience by strengthening governance, building community, sustainable operations and technical capacity.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how the proposed activities address one or more of the areas listed below:
Grants for Development & Operations are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.
Our grant guidelines and our Frequently Asked Questions detail everything you need to know about Development & Operations grants. Please review these guidelines and preview the application form before starting your application. Also, remember members of our Grants Support Team are here to provide tips and advice about your application.
Our key dates page lists the opening and closing dates for the current grant rounds.
Subscribe to our e-news to hear the latest updates about our grants.
Quick Response grants are available to support community media organisations experiencing emergencies that risk discontinued transmission or operations, or who have been provided with a time-limited opportunity. To apply for this grant, you will need to provide evidence that this situation could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to the most recent CBF grant round, cannot wait until the next round and cannot be covered by your organisation’s reserves.
This could include for the following:
Emergencies
Opportunities
Grants will be considered outside the normal grant rounds – you will normally receive advice about the outcome of your application within one week.
To be considered eligible for a Quick Response grant, you will need to answer yes to the following questions:
To receive a Quick Response grant, you must meet the following funding conditions.
If you believe your project meets the Quick Response grant eligibility and funding conditions, the next step is to discuss your project with a CBF Grants Support Team member that looks after your area. If eligible, you will be provided with a link to our online grant application in SmartyGrants.
The Quick Response grant application form is a modified version used for our Development & Operations and Content grants.
We support community media by funding major projects. These investments in the community media sector are by invitation only.