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.
CBF Grants Administrator:
Claire Stuchbery
Telephone: (03) 8341 5900
Email: cstuchbery@cbf.com.au
For further information see:
General information for all applicants
SmartyGrants Guide for Applicants
**THIS GRANT ROUND IS NOW CLOSED**
See grant guidelines from previous grant round below.
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 2014/15 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 (less than $85,000 per annum). 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 considered programming that is produced for your station, broadcast for the first time by a presenter in your studio. It does not include pre-scheduled music content
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 such as software and resources to support more robust financial management.
If you are applying for equipment, this list of suppliers can be used to find the best deal for your station.
6. What can't you use the grant for?
Grants more appropriately funded through other CBF grant opportunities (such as transmission equipment or training)
Equipment you have already contracted to purchase
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 |
|
35% |
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. |
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25% |
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).
Photos of ageing/broken equipment (if relevant).
Most recent Annual Report with audited financial statements, even if you have previously supplied this information to the CBF in other grant applications.