Grants to Amateur Radio Organizations

Grants to Amateur Radio Organizations

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: ARRL Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The ARRL Foundation offers grants for amateur radio projects, focusing on education, licensing, and community support in the U.S. Organizations can apply three times a year for funding, with a preference for youth initiatives and sustainable projects. Notably, grants are awarded exclusively to organizations, not individuals, and emergency communication equipment requests are ineligible. This funding aims to enhance amateur radio's public service and technological advocacy.

Overview

ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active radio amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. ARRL’s underpinnings as Amateur Radio’s witness, partner and forum are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership. A bona fide interest in Amateur Radio is the only essential qualification of membership; an Amateur Radio license is not a prerequisite, although full voting membership is granted only to licensed radio amateurs in the US. The ARRL Foundation grants program awards limited funding to organizations for eligible amateur radio related projects and initiatives, particularly those with a focus on educating, licensing, and supporting Amateur Radio activities. The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a cyclical model three times a year. Grant proposals are accepted from: February 1 - February 28June 1 - June 30October 1 - October 31 The ARRL Foundation may elect to fund a qualified proposal in its entirety or partially at its sole discretion.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only programs and initiatives conducted within the United States are eligible for consideration.Grants are awarded only to organizations, not individuals.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for emergency communications equipment, facilities, or projects will not be considered.Grant requests for ongoing operations or expenses will not be considered.It is rare for the ARRL Foundation to award an extension to a previously issued grant.