***THIS GRANT ROUND IS NOW CLOSED***
See guidelines for previous grant round below.
Funds are available to support the production and broadcast of short and interesting local content by Australian community radio stations.
To view the grant guidelines for this category, click on 'Preview form' above.
Consideration of Content Development Grants is the responsibility of the General Grants Advisory Committee (GGAC).
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
General information for all applicants
SmartyGrants Guide for Applicants
Guidelines for Content Development - OB and Program Specials grants
Please 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 Content Development grant category?
To support the production and broadcast of short and interesting local content by Australian community radio stations.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
You can apply for a Content Development – OB and Program Special grant if you are:
A station with a temporary license must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying.
3. How much can you apply for?
An amount up to $2,500 per grant. Multiple projects must be applied for through separate applications.
A maximum of 5 Content Development applications can be funded per year across all Content Development categories. We aim to support as many stations across the sector as possible.
4. What are the priorities in this grant category?
Each priority is not required to be met but applications that do address one or more priority area will be looked upon more favourably.
We will prioritise applications which:
5. What can you use the grant for?
Timely OBs and program specials that you would not be able to produce without funding.
Projects that produce and broadcast short and interesting local content by your community radio station.
Projects might include:
6. What can’t you use the grant for?
7. What does the committee look at when assessing your application?
Applications will be competitively assessed and prioritised against the following assessment criteria:
Weighting |
Application form question |
Criteria |
60% |
Why is this project needed? |
Need - The project will solve a problem or meet a need as described in the grant category objective Stakeholders - You identify people / partners who will contribute to and benefit from the project. Impact - The project will provide lasting outcomes for your organisation, community and/or the wider community broadcasting sector. |
35% |
How will the project be delivered? |
Planning - Your proposal demonstrates thorough planning of the project. Capacity - You demonstrate that you have access to the skills and resources to undertake and complete the project. |
5% |
What will the project achieve? |
Evaluation - You identify how you will measure the success of the project. |
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8. What should you include in the application?