Community Radio Fund

This fund is administered via Ofcom.

What is the funding for?

To help fund core running costs of a community radio station. Which could include: management, administration, financial management and reporting, fundraising, community outreach, volunteer organisation and support.

How much money is available?
There is no limit to how much can be applied for. However, the Panel asks applicants to take note of previous grant awards for an indication of realistic award figures. Grants will be made as a single ‘lump sum’.

Who can apply?
Community Radio Licensees who are broadcasting under a community radio licence. Not - for - profit radio stations.

When to apply
In 2010 Applications will be invited in April 2010, with a closing date in May 2010. Dates to be confirmed.
The Panel will meet to make decisions on these applications on 28 June 2010.

How to apply
All the information on how to apply including application forms are available on the website

For further information, please contact Ofcom’s Community Radio Team via email, or by telephone 020 7981 3860.

Key words: Community radio, .radio station.