Ofcom, with funding from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), is offering grants for Ofcom-licensed community radio stations broadcasting on AM, FM, or by a Community Digital Sound Programme (C-DSP) license on a digital radio multiplex to help with the essential core work involved in running a radio station.
The Community Radio Fund can be used to support the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations across the UK, including:
- Management.
- Fundraising to support the station (eg, grants, commercial funding).
- Administration.
- Financial management and reporting.
- Community outreach.
- Volunteer organisation and support.
The total amount available in the 2024-25 financial year is £400,000 across two funding rounds. There is no set level of funding. However, in the previous funding round, grants ranged from around £4,000 to £33,000.
Applicant stations must be on the air as of the date of their application for their application to be considered. Payment can only be made to stations that have launched.
The next deadline for applications is 8 December 2024.
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