Discuss eligibility with the CBF Grants Support Team first. CBF provides a private application link if the request qualifies.
Community Broadcasting Foundation Quick Response Grants
Community media organisations can seek urgent help for an unforeseen emergency or a time-limited opportunity that cannot wait for the next regular funding round. Requests are considered at any time. No individual dollar cap is stated on the public overview.
- Funding (AUD)
- Amount assessed for the eligible emergency or opportunityEmergencies: up to 100% of eligible financial cost. Opportunities: up to 50%. Loans are repayable.
- Location
- Australia-wide
- Closes
- Rolling — check official source
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Who can apply
- Applicants must show why reserves or insurance cannot meet the costs.
First Nations relevanceA general program. First Nations applicants may qualify if they meet the stated applicant, location and project requirements; no dedicated First Nations allocation is stated.
Read the full eligibility rulesAbout this opportunity
- Community media organisations can seek urgent help for an unforeseen emergency or a time-limited opportunity that cannot wait for the next regular funding round.
- Requests are considered at any time.
- No individual dollar cap is stated on the public overview.
- Emergency grants may cover all eligible financial costs; opportunity grants cover at most half.
- Contact the relevant CBF grants officer first.
- If the project qualifies, CBF supplies an application link.
- Any loan component must be repaid.
Before you submit
- Check the official eligibility rules and project fit.
- Prepare the information the provider requires.
- Confirm current availability and use the provider’s application process.
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