Apply for help.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America provides support to our colleagues through medical and disaster relief grants, scholarship programs, and community outreach events.

Monthly Grants

Monthly Grants are for broadcasters unable to work due to a critical illness or family medical crisis.

Emergency Grants

Emergency Grants are for broadcasters recovering from a natural disaster or emergency.

Scholarship Programs

Needs-based, college scholarships to support the next generation of radio & television broadcasters.

Who can qualify for assistance?

BFOA grants are specifically designed to support over-the-air radio and television broadcasters. Each program has a separate set of guidelines. If you can answer yes to the below questions, you might qualify for one of our programs.

Have you worked at one of the below organizations for at least five consecutive years?

Radio and/or television broadcasting company

Media representative firm

State or national broadcast association

U.S. trade association representing the broadcast industry

Are you or your family facing financial need due to one of the below situations?

Battling a critical illness or recovering from a serious accident

Require placement in an assisted living or care facility

Recovering from a natural disaster or home emergency

Seeking financial assistance to continue your academic journey

Next Steps:

1

Apply Online

BFOA uses an application software called Submittable. Each application will ask you to create a free Submittable account to get started. You can use your computer, tablet or mobile phone to submit at any time.

2

Review Process

Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, while the scholarship application cycle begins in April of each year. BFOA staff review each application with compassion, discretion and expediency.

3

Grant Approval

Qualifying grant and scholarship applications are approved by the Foundation's board of directors. Funds are awarded based on each program's criteria and each applicant's need.

Unsure if you qualify?
Email or call us.

Please contact us at info@thebfoa.org or 212-373-8250 with any questions and a staff member will get back to you. All inquiries are confidential.