General Station Grants 2013/14

Submissions closed at 5:00PM 1 July 2013 (AEST).

Funds are available to assist the ongoing development of general community broadcasting throughout Australia, through grants to establish or sustain the operations and development of community radio stations.

Consideration of General grants is the responsibility of the General Grants Advisory Committee (GGAC). The final funding decision will be made at the Board's August meeting for projects starting from September. 

We strongly encourage you to discuss your project with the relevant CBF Grants Administrator before submitting your application. They can provide advice on the types of projects funded in this category and what information you should include in your application.

For assistance in applying please see links to further information below. If you would prefer to apply for the grant using a word processing document, contact the CBF Grants Administrator.

CBF Grants Administrator:

Jon King
Telephone: (03) 8341 5966
Email: jking@cbf.com.au

 

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This grant round has now closed.  While the grant guidelines for the next round may change, the guidelines for the last round are below for your reference. 

 

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Guidelines for General Station grants

Read these grant guidelines before you apply. The grant guidelines include important information about this grant category including what you can use the grant for and the criteria used by the General Grants Advisory Committee to assess your application.

1. What is the objective of the General Station grant category?

To assist the ongoing development of general community broadcasting throughout Australia, through grants to establish or sustain the operations and development of community radio stations.

2. Who is eligible to apply?

  • a community radio station with a long-term or a temporary licence

Except where a case for exceptional circumstances can be made, stations that received a grant in this category in 2012/13 should not apply in this round.

A station with a temporary licence must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying.

3. How much can you apply for?

Up to $10,000. Only one application per station can be submitted.

4. What are the priorities in this grant category?

We will prioritise:

  • Stations with a small income. The CBF takes into account income from all sources, including other CBF grants

  • Stations with cash reserves of less than $100,000.  

  • Stations that have received a permanent licence since the last General Grant round 

  • 'Generalist' over 'specialist' stations. You should demonstrate how the programming at your station contributes to diversity, access and equity

  • Stations producing more than 50 hours per week of local programming. Local programming is defined as programs originating at your station and developed or presented by your own volunteers. This does not include programs sourced from outside your station (e.g. automated via satellite, networks etc.)

  • Stations which have not recently received a grant in this category

  • Applications where it is demonstrated that your organisation or project partners are contributing in cash or in kind, such as through fundraising or volunteer labour

5. What can you use the grant for?

To assist station development for example equipment purchase, staff salary subsidies and other projects.

6. What can't you use the grant for?

  • Grants more appropriately funded through other CBF grant opportunities

  • Equipment you have already contracted to purchase

  • Relocation costs: building purchase and capital works

7. What does the Grants Advisory Committee look at when assessing your application?

Applications will be competitively assessed and prioritised according to the following assessment criteria:

Weighting 

Application form question

Criteria 

30% 

Why is this project needed? 

Need - The project will solve a problem or meet a need as described in the grant category objective

Priority - The project addresses the identified category priorities

20% 

How will the project be delivered? 

Planning - Your proposal demonstrates thorough planning of the project.

Value - The methods you choose to conduct this project are cost effective for the outcomes to be produced.

20% 

Who is involved? 

Capacity - You demonstrate that you have access to the skills and resources to undertake and complete the project.

Stakeholders - You identify people / partners who will contribute to  and  benefit from the project.

30% 

What will the project achieve? 

Impact - The project will provide lasting outcomes for your organisation, community and/or the wider community broadcasting sector.

Evaluation - You identify how you will measure the success of the project.  

8. What should you include in the application?

  • Quotes from suppliers (if relevant)

  • A program guide showing content that is currently locally produced by station volunteers and staff.

  • Most recent Annual Report with audited financial statements

 

For further information see:

Applying for the first time?

General information for all applicants

SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants

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