Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants

The next round of Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants including content grants, development & operations grants, and specialist radio programming grants will open on 29^th June 2026.

Content Grants

Content Grants increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content.

Our guiding principles, approach and goals relating to content grants are outlined in our Supporting Content Framework.

This year we are particularly looking to:

• Increase community participation and engagement in community media that is inclusive and accessible to all
• Amplify and reflect the voices, cultures and languages of Australia’s diverse communities
• Build audiences by supporting creativity, excellence and innovation in community media content production
• Expand partnerships to explore new forms of storytelling across topics and platforms

Content grants are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

Content grants include funds specifically dedicated to Specialist Radio Programming. This portion of our content grants funding is available to support ongoing ethnic, Indigenous and RPH programs. For applicants looking to apply for Specialist Radio Programming funds, you must complete a separate grant application specifically requesting this funding.

Developing dynamic content enhances community media in Australia. Beyond their listening and viewing audiences, producers are often recognised for their achievements in awards. For inspiration of Content projects, view Our Stories.

How to apply

When applications are open, submit your application online.

Before you start, please review our grant guidelines and preview the application form*. Grant guidelines can be viewed on the second page of the application form.

Please also view our Frequently Asked Questions which outline everything you need to know about applying for our Content grants.

Specialist Radio Programming Grants

Stations producing content that meets the needs of particular communities may be eligible for dedicated Specialist Radio Programming Content grants. This funding is intended to encourage stations to incorporate:

• RPH programs to serve people with a print disability
• Ethnic programs to serve a defined local ethnic community
• First Nations Australian programs.

These grants are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

How to apply

Our grant guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions detail everything you need to know about Specialist Radio Programming grants, including the need for stations to consult with broadcasters.

When applications are open, submit your application online. Before you start, please review our grant guidelines and preview the application form*. Grant guidelines can be viewed on the second page of the application form.

Development & Operations Grants

Development & Operations grants support community media organisations to be healthy, resilient and robust. In turn this will help create a stronger society based on greater participation, engagement and cohesion.

The objectives of Development & Operations grants are to support community media organisations to:

• Strengthen governance policies and practices that support longer term thinking
• Enhance capacity and capability that drives sustainability
• Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change
• Deepen engagement with identified communities
• Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities
• Develop and embed inclusive and accessible practices

Grants for Development & Operations are distributed twice per year, with the greater portion allocated in Round 1.

How to apply

When applications are open, submit your application online.

Before you start, please review our grant guidelines and preview the application form*. Grant guidelines can be viewed on the second page of the application form.

Please also view our Frequently Asked Questions which outline everything you need to know about applying for our Development & Operations grants.