CBF Specialist Radio Program Grants

Please use this form to apply for a Specialist Radio Program grant.

Specialist Radio Programming (SRP) refers to established ongoing, regular or new programs that deliver a specific service, not otherwise provided by broadcasters, to a local community. 

This funding support is designed to encourage stations to carry specialist radio programming. It assists with the development, production and broadcast costs of specialist programming content to meet the needs of particular communities. Funding is available for Specialist Radio Programming as below: 

Radio reading (formerly RPH) programs to serve people with a print disability
Ethnic programs to serve a defined local ethnic community
First Nations Australians programs.

These grants 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 Specialist Radio Programming grants, including the need for stations to consult with broadcasters.

Before you start your application, make sure you preview the application form and guidelines.

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

Navigating the form

Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons or the Navigation list on the right-hand-side to move between pages. This will automatically save your application.

Don't use the Forward or Back buttons on your website browser as you may lose your progress.

As you complete the form, your responses will determine which questions you will be required to answer. Questions that do not apply to your application will be automatically disabled.

Saving your application

You can start your application, save what you have done and return to it as many times as you like before the grant deadline. 

For further instructions on how to use this online form, please see the SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants. 

Submitting your application

Once you're happy with your responses, click to the Feedback and How to Submit page where you will find a Review button. You will be able to review your whole application here, download it to share with others and submit it when you are ready.

Need help?

Please let us know if something doesn't work or doesn't make sense. We are here to help you, You can contact us on:

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 Specialist Radio Programming grant application
• Specialist Radio Programming grant guidelines in a Word document
• Specialist Radio Programming blank application form in a Word document
• Specialist Radio Programming webinar 

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