OTTAWA – The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) said that radio stations may now apply to receive even more money for local programming plus have the option to partner on projects with fellow stations thanks to a revamp of its Radiometres funding program.
Applicants to the third round of CRFC’s Radiometres program will be able to apply for a maximum amount of $30,000 each or a maximum of $100,000 if at least three stations partner on the work, the organization announced Monday. Stations have until February 14, 2014 to submit their application.
The Radiometres program offers the more than 170 licenced campus and community radio stations across Canada the opportunity to create local interest programming while offering mentorship, education and training for their volunteer broadcasters. The goal is to help campus and community radio stations remain innovative and reflective of the diverse communities they serve.
“Community radio helps brings Canadians closer together: as neighbours, producers and listeners”, said executive director Jean Malavoy, in the announcement. “With this new version of the Radiometres program, we are helping build stronger stations while increasing the solidarity between stations, their thousands of volunteers, and all their listeners.”
The Radiometres Program launched in 2012 and has since awarded almost $2 million for 111 initiatives in 79 communities across Canada.
