The second round of the Community Radio Fund 2023 to 2024 is now open for applications from eligible stations.
The window to submit bids closes at 5pm on Thursday 4 January 2024 with the total amount available to be awarded in the upcoming round is £190,587.
The Fund supports the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations as set out in the guidance notes published here.
Licensees that hold a Community Digital Sound Programme (C-DSP) licence are eligible to apply for the Fund if the station is broadcasting on a digital radio multiplex at the date of their application.
Grants can only be made to Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK, broadcasting on AM, FM, or via a C-DSP licence on a digital radio multiplex.
In last year’s Fund, grants totalling £242,395 were awarded to 18 stations in the first round, whilst in the second round, grants totalling £251,421 were awarded to 17 stations.
Over the two funding rounds 93 applications were considered, requesting a total of £1,611,455. Grants over the course of the year ranged from £1,500 to £24,570, with an average payment of £14,109. 35 grants were awarded in total.
Download the application form here.