Community Radio Fund Accepting Applications for Second 2024 Funding Round

Ofcom, with funding from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), is offering grants for Ofcom-licensed community radio stations broadcasting on AM, FM, or by a Community Digital Sound Programme (C-DSP) license on a digital radio multiplex to help with the essential core work involved in running a radio station.

The Community Radio Fund can be used to support the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations across the UK, including:

• Management.
• Fundraising to support the station (eg, grants, commercial funding).
• Administration.
• Financial management and reporting.
• Community outreach.
• Volunteer organisation and support.

The total amount available in the 2024-25 financial year is £400,000 across two funding rounds. There is no set level of funding. However, in the previous funding round, grants ranged from around £4,000 to £33,000.

Applicant stations must be on the air as of the date of their application for their application to be considered. Payment can only be made to stations that have launched.