BFOA Monthly Grant

BFOA Monthly Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Summary

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Monthly Grant provides essential financial assistance to broadcasters facing acute hardships due to serious illnesses or accidents. This initiative aims to support those who have dedicated significant years to the broadcasting profession, ensuring they receive medical aid and relief from financial burdens. Eligible applicants can apply for monthly grants if they meet specific employment and hardship criteria, helping them navigate difficult times with dignity and support.

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. Monthly Grants Medical Aid Medical bills or long-term recovery expenses can leave a family in desperate need of help. Broadcasters Foundation of America provides monthly grants to broadcasters who are unable to work due to a severe illness or critical accident.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Program GuidelinesApplicants must:1. Meet at least one of the two employment requirements listed below:Have been employed for a consecutive five (5) year period by one or more radio and/or television broadcasting companies (whether currently, or during the course of his or her career). 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”).Have been employed, for a consecutive five (5) year period, by a media representative firm that sells media time or space on behalf of radio and/or television broadcasters, or a state broadcast association. 2. Meet at least one of the requirements listed below:Be unable to work due to a critical illness or serious accident and are experiencing acute financial hardshipHave a dependent child that suffers from a severe, prolonged illness that is causing acute financial hardship for the familyRequire placement in assisted living and the attendant costs are causing acute financial hardship for the broadcaster or their familyUpon the death of an eligible broadcaster, a surviving spouse may apply for a Monthly Grant within three (3) months of the eligible broadcaster’s death if they find they are experiencing acute financial hardship due to this loss.