BFOA Emergency Grant

BFOA Emergency Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America
Last Updated: March 01, 2026

Summary

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Emergency Grant provides vital financial assistance to broadcasters facing acute financial hardship due to natural disasters or emergencies. These one-time grants support those who have dedicated years to the broadcasting profession and are in need of help to recover. Applications can be submitted by individual broadcasters or their employers within 30 days of the event, ensuring timely support for those affected.

Overview

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. Emergency Grants Disaster Relief When natural disasters hit a community, broadcasters are some of the first on the scene, despite their own needs. In these situations, the BFOA provides one-time grants to broadcasters who need financial help recovering from disaster. BFOA Emergency Grant Application (Group & Individual) 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 emergencyEmployer Application - General Manager, Market Manager, or HR representative applying on behalf of your employees following an emergency

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applications must be received within 30 days of the emergency.Regardless of application type, all applicants must:Have been employed for a consecutive five (5) year period by one or more radio and/or television broadcasting companies, a media representative firm, or a state broadcast association.**For our purposes, a radio or television broadcasting company is one that provides free over-the-air broadcasting utilizing full-service television and/or radio licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), a media representative firm that sells media time or space on behalf of radio and/or television broadcasters, or a state broadcast association.Currently work in broadcasting full-time.Be in acute financial need due to personal property damage or unexpected expenses caused by a natural disaster or home emergency.

Ineligibility

We cannot provide assistance for income loss, unemployment, or business damage/losses.