Community Broadcasting Foundation
Concentration RiskBoard Interlocks (3 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Community Broadcasting Foundation approaches giving by redistributing funding from the Australian Government's Community Broadcasting Program to community media organisations. Their theory of change is guided by the sector-wide ten-year plan, Roadmap 2033, and their strategic plan, which prioritises collaboration, partnership, and supporting organisations to enrich people's lives with diverse media choices.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should review the foundation's strategic plan and guidelines for each grant stream to ensure their project aligns with the foundation's priorities. Collaboration and partnership are central to the foundation's approach, so applicants should highlight their ability to work with other organisations and communities.
Programs & Opportunities (8)
Supports community media projects in Australia.
These grants support the creation of compelling content to increase and diversify voices in Australian media, fostering community participation, amplifying diverse cultures and languages, and building audiences through creative and innovative storytelling.
These grants aim to enhance the long-term sustainability, governance, and operational capacity of community media organisations across Australia. They contribute to media diversity, social cohesion, and the development of a skilled and resilient broadcasting sector.
These grants specifically support the production of specialist radio programming, including content for Ethnic, Indigenous, and Radio Print Handicapped (RPH) communities.
Various grant streams supporting community radio, television, and digital media organisations, content production, and sector development
The Community Broadcasting Foundation provides grants to community media organisations to support the production of local stories, news, and cultural content.
These grants provide emergency support to community media organisations experiencing unexpected issues, such as equipment damage, to help them stay on air and keep communities connected and informed. Applicants must discuss their needs with the Grants Support Team first.
Available for emergency support, these grants provide funding for community broadcasting services in need of urgent assistance. Community media organisations can apply for these grants.
Notable Grants
- Over $20 million in funding to support community broadcasting services across Australia
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3M | $1.8M | $6.3M | $499K |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $6.6M | $121K |
| 2021 | $1.7M | $1.6M | $5.7M | $146K |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $2.1M | $6.8M | $-352,391 |
| 2019 | $21.4M | $21.2M | $6.5M | $224K |
| 2018 | $22.0M | $22.7M | $6.2M | $223K |
| 2017 | $16.6M | $16.6M | $2.4M | $1K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-49008590403
- ABN
- 49008590403
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.cbf.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- officeholder
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.3M
- Assets
- $6.3M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 40
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3052
- Locality
- MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Moreland
- SA2 Region
- Parkville
- Entities in Area
- 261