Community Broadcasting Foundation Development & Operations Grants 2026

🏢 About Community Broadcasting Foundation Development & Operations Grants

The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) provides funding to support and strengthen Australia’s community broadcasting sector. The Development & Operations Grants are designed to enhance:

• Long-term sustainability
• Governance
• Operational capacity among community media organisations

🎁 Benefits of Community Broadcasting Foundation Development & Operations Grants

For Round 1 of 2026/27, a total of $8,036,426 is available across multiple categories. The Australian Government allocates funds to the CBF to support specific priorities and activities. These funds include support for:

• Operational and transmission expenses
• First Nations (Indigenous) broadcasting
• Ethnic broadcasting
• RPH broadcasting
• Training
• Occasional funds allocated to particular purposes (e.g., support for 800Mhz transfer requirements)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

• Licensed community broadcasting organisations (radio or television)
• First Nations community media organisations whose primary purpose is community broadcasting
• Stations operating under a Temporary Community Broadcasting Licence, provided they:
  • Have been operating for at least two years prior to applying
  • Broadcast a minimum of 28 hours per week
• Applicants may submit only one Development & Operations application per funding round.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 03 March, 2026
• To apply, visit the Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants Portal.

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants Information Page.

This opportunity is a fantastic chance to contribute to the growth and sustainability of community broadcasting in Australia. Don't miss the deadline!

• A total of $8,036,426 is available across multiple categories.
• Operational and Transmission expenses
• First Nations (Indigenous) broadcasting
• Ethnic broadcasting
• RPH broadcasting
• Training
• Occasional funds allocated to particular purposes, e.g. support 800Mhz transfer requirements.