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Ofcom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, has announced that the Community Radio Fund has re-opened for applications.
A total of £901,742 is available in this funding round to help support the core costs of running licensed community radio stations. Grants can be awarded to support:
- Management
- Fundraising to support the station
- Administration
- Financial management & reporting
- Community outreach
- Volunteer organisation and support.
Grants can only be made to Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK, broadcasting on AM, FM, or via a Community Digital Sound Programme licence on a digital radio multiplex.
Grants awarded in the past have ranged from £4,320 up to £33,854. These awards included £16,500 for a Deputy Station Manager/Promotions Manager at GTFM, Pontypridd, £7,504 for a fundraiser at Eden FM, Penrith, and £2,160 for a Listener survey at KCR, Keith.
For further information, please contact the Community Radio Fund team at communityradiofund@ofcom.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 5 October 2025.
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