Funds are available to assist with the sustainability and development of Australian community broadcasting through grants to support innovative capacity building projects outside the scope of other General Grant categories.
To view the grant guidelines for this category, click on 'Preview form' above.
Consideration of Sustainability and 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.
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 for previous 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 - Sustainability and Development grant category?
To assist with the sustainability and development of Australian community broadcasting beyond the individual station / organisation level through grants to support innovative capacity building projects outside the scope of other General Grant categories.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be non-profit organisations that are incorporated or equivalent.
Creative partnerships between stations and organisations whose goals are compatible with those of community broadcasting are encouraged, however the application must come from the station/sector organisation.
A station with a temporary licence must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying. Additional conditions are imposed on temporary licensees with regard to ownership of assets purchased with the grant.
3. How much can you apply for?
There is no specific limit. Grants in previous years have ranged from $2,000 to $50,000.
Please refer to the General Grants summary of Past Grant Allocations for grants awarded in this category in the last round to gain a sense of typical allocations.
4. What are the priorities in this grant category?
The following will be prioritised:
Your application will be a lower priority if there are other sources of funds that are more appropriate to resource the project.
5. What can you use the grant for?
Grants can be used for:
Such organisations must demonstrate within their application that at a minimum:
(a) Your current financial membership comprises a majority of your potential constituency; and
(b) Your current financial membership is drawn from a majority of states and territories.
Please note that national sector representative organisations can apply for conferences/seminars and organisational support in the one round of Sustainability and Development grants, however seperate grant applications must be completed for each.
6. What can't you use the grant for?
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?