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Community Broadcasting Foundation

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ABN 49008590403|Parkville, VIC 3052|www.cbf.org.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$2.3M
Total Assets
$6.3M
Staff FTE
10
Volunteers
157

About

The Community Broadcasting Foundation is Australia's largest supporter of community media, distributing government funding as grants to community radio stations, content producers, and sector organisations. They serve First Nations communities, ethnic groups, rural and remote populations, and the general public through financial support and resources. Their approach emphasizes community-led broadcasting that helps Australians communicate, connect and share knowledge through independent media.

Programs (5)

Community Broadcasting Grants

Annual grant funding distributed to community media organisations, content producers and sector organisations through SmartyGrants platform

Quick Response Grants

Emergency support grants available for community broadcasters requiring immediate assistance

Reconciliation Action Plan

Formal commitment to supporting First Nations communities through targeted broadcasting initiatives and employment of First Nations grant assessors

Grant Assessor Volunteer Program

Trained volunteer team that assesses grant applications, with specific callout for First Nations assessors to join

Yolŋu Radio Program

Partnership bringing hands-on radio workshops and live broadcasts to remote communities in Northeast Arnhem Land

Outcomes

Community media projects supported: 264 projects in 2024/25
Volunteer grant assessors: 84 assessors
Program areas served: First Nations, Ethnic Groups, Rural & Remote, General Community

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$2.3M$1.8M$6.3M10 FTE + 157 vol
FY2022$1.8M$1.7M$6.6M10 FTE + 169 vol
FY2021$1.7M$1.6M$5.7M8 FTE + 164 vol
FY2020$1.8M$2.1M$6.8M10 FTE + 163 vol
FY2019$21.4M$21.2M$6.5M8 FTE + 136 vol
FY2018$22.0M$22.7M$6.2M8 FTE + 132 vol
FY2017$16.6M$16.6M$2.4M8 FTE + 138 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

General Public
Beneficiaries
First NationsEthnic GroupsGeneral CommunityRural & Remote

Domains

first nationscommunity developmentartsmulticulturalrural support

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 5 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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