CBF Content Grants

Our Content Grants support the development, production and distribution of content via Australian community media.

The guiding principles, approach and goals relating to our content grants are outlined in the Supporting Content Framework.

The objectives of the Content grants are to support community media organisations to:

• Increase community participation and engagement in community media that is inclusive and accessible to all
• Amplify and reflect the voices, cultures and languages of Australia's diverse communities 
• Build audiences by supporting creativity, excellence and innovation in community media content production  
• Expand partnerships to explore new forms of storytelling across topics and platforms 

Our Content Grants are distributed twice a year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

Content Grants include funds specifically dedicated to Specialist Radio Programming. This funding supports ongoing ethnic, First Nations Australians and RPH programs. If you want to apply for Specialist Radio Programming funding, you must complete a separate grant application form.

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.

Consideration of Content Grants is the responsibility of the Content Grants Advisory Committee (CGAC). You will receive advice by email about the outcome of your application in late November 2024.

The links below include a Word document version of the application form and guidelines that you can use to prepare your application offline as well other helpful information.

Talk to us

We strongly encourage you to discuss your project with one of our Grants Support Team members before submitting your application. They can provide advice on the types of projects funded in this category, what information you should include in your application and feedback on your application prior to submission.

Dean Linguey - 03 8341 5988 and dean@cbf.org.au
Radio stations and Remote Indigenous Media Organisations (RIMOs) in Queensland,  Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

Liz Landray - 03 8341 5944 and liz@cbf.org.au
Radio stations in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, television stations and any independent producers or not-for-profit organisations looking to partner with a community broadcaster.

Sheah Sutton - 03 8341 5966 and sheah@cbf.org.au
Radio stations in South Australia and Victoria

Helpful links and downloads

• Sample Content Grant application
• Content grant guidelines in Word document
• Content Application form in Word document
• Checklist of information required for a Content Grant Application
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Grants Guides and Resources
• SmartyGrants Guide for Applicants
• Stories about other projects we've funded for inspiration

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