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Funding for Community Radio Stations (UK)

Ofcom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, has announced that the Community Radio Fund has re-opened for applications. 

A total of £206,280 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 community radio licensees in the UK who broadcast under a community radio license. 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 8th December 2024. 

 

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11th November 2024