2026 BFOA Emergency Grant Application

Broadcasters Foundation of America provides one-time, emergency grants to broadcasters who need financial help recovering from a natural disaster or acute emergency.

There are two ways to apply for an emergency grant:

• Personal Application - Broadcaster applying for themselves following an emergency
• Employer Application - General Manager, Market Manager, or HR representative applying on behalf of employees following an emergency

All applications must be received within 30 days of the emergency.

Applicant Guidelines

Regardless of application type, all applicants must:

• Currently work full-time for a radio and/or television broadcasting company*, a media representative firm, a state broadcast association, or a broadcasting trade association. 
• Have worked in the broadcasting industry for a consecutive five (5) year period
• Be in acute financial need due to personal property damage or unexpected expenses caused by a natural disaster or home emergency. We cannot provide assistance for income loss, unemployment, or business damage/losses.

For more detailed information about our grant programs or help with the Submittable software, click here or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org/grantapplicationfaq.