Broadcasters Foundation of America Grant Programs
The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute financial need due to a critical illness, accident, natural disaster, or other serious misfortune.
Below is a listing of our active grant applications.
- Monthly Grants are for broadcasters and their families who are facing an illness or medical condition that affects the broadcaster's ability to work full time.
- Emergency Grants are for broadcasters recovering from personal property damage and home displacement after a natural disaster or other emergency.
To learn more about each grant program, click the "Guidelines" drop down. If you meet the qualifications listed, please click "Apply" to start the application process.
If you have questions, please email us at grants@thebfoa.org or call 212-373-8250.
BFOA Monthly Grant Application
Broadcasters Foundation of America provides monthly grants to broadcast professionals who are unable to work due and in acute financial need due to a critical illness, family medical crisis, or other serious misfortune.
Program Guidelines
1. Applicants must have been employed for a consecutive five (5) year period by at least one of the following:
- one or more radio and/or television broadcasting companies
- a media representative firm
- a state broadcast association
- a U.S.-based trade association representing the broadcast industry
2. Applicants must be in acute financial need due to at least one of the following:
- Applicant is unable to work due to a critical illness or serious accident
- Applicant has a dependent child that suffers from a severe, prolonged illness
- Applicant requires placement in an assisted living or care facility
- Applicant is a surviving spouse of an eligible broadcaster (within three months of spouse's passing)
For a more detailed outline of our grant guidelines, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org/grantapplicationfaq.
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.