Community Broadcasting Foundation

The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) is a non-profit organization based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on supporting the community broadcasting sector. It acts as a funding body, distributing government grants to community media organizations, content producers, and sector bodies. CBF aims to enhance the independence, diversity, and accessibility of community broadcasting, which serves over five million Australians each week.

CBF administers various grants that support activities such as program production, online developments, station infrastructure, training, and promotion of Australian music. The foundation emphasizes inclusivity by funding content that represents diverse communities, including First Nations peoples and LGBTIQ+ groups. Governed by a board of directors and advisory committees, CBF ensures that its funding decisions reflect the needs of the community broadcasting sector. With a history dating back to the 1960s, CBF has distributed over $326 million in government funding, reinforcing its commitment to fostering local, independent media across Australia.