Ofcom has been tasked by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) with administering the Fund. DCMS provides up to £400,000 per annum for the Fund. The Fund has been established to give grants to help fund the core costs of running Ofcom licensed community radio stations. These core functions include:
• fundraising to support the station (e.g. grants, commercial funding)
• management
• administration
• financial management and reporting
• community outreach
• volunteer organisation and support
Grants can only be made to community radio licensees in the UK, who are broadcasting under a community radio licence.
There is no limit to how much can be applied for
For further information and to apply, visit: www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/radio-broadcasters/community-radio-fund, or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Wednesday 10 May 2017, 5pm