Guidelines for Outside Broadcast Equipment grants

This grant opportunity will only be offered in 2009/10. Please read the general information for all applicants prior to submitting an application.

1. What's the objective of Outside Broadcast Equipment grants?

To assist stations to purchase IP based outside broadcasting (OB) equipment. For further information on IP based outside broadcasts you may wish to refer to the Mobile Broadcasting for Community Radio Stations Manual (PDF file, 1.2 MB).

2. Who is eligible to apply?

a community radio station with a long-term or a temporary licence

A station with a temporary licence must have been on air for at least two years cumulatively prior to applying. Additional conditions are imposed on temporary licensees with regard to ownership of assets purchased with the grant.

Stations who currently have operational IP based outside broadcasting equipment are not eligible to apply.

3. How much can you apply for?

Up to $2,500. Only one application per station can be submitted.

4. What can you use the grant for?

To purchase and install IP based outside broadcast equipment. You are welcome to choose your preferred hardware and software. However, if you are new to IP based outside broadcasts you may wish to refer to the Mobile Broadcasting for Community Radio Stations Manual (PDF file, 1.2 MB). This manual provides an overview of how to plan, purchase and install equipment for outside broadcasts.

Stations have the choice to nominate their preferred hardware and software which could include:

a laptop or portable computer (for outside broadcast location end)
an appropriate USB broadband modem
initial costs associated with establishing prepaid broadband (maximum of $100)
appropriate interface, for example an external soundcard or USB mixer
audio streaming software - BroadWave
microphone
small mixing console appropriate for OB

IP based outside broadcasts require two computers - one at the station end and the other at the OB location. This grant may assist purchasing a laptop for the OB location only.

5. What can't you use the grant for?

More than one computer
Ongoing broadband internet service provider costs
OB equipment using non-IP based technology - you should apply under the General Station category.
Studio to transmission linking equipment - you should apply under the Transmission Equipment category.

6. What does the Grants Advisory Committee look at when assessing your application?

Applications will be competitively assessed and prioritised by reference to the following assessment criteria:

Merit - your application provides a strong and clearly articulated case for funding
Objective - your project will assist your station to purchase and install IP based outside broadcast equipment
Outcomes - you demonstrate that your project will provide measurable long term outcomes
Capacity - you demonstrate that your organisation has the capacity to undertake and deliver the project
Value - your proposal represents value for money
Planning - you demonstrate thorough planning to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget
Timeliness - your application is submitted by the closing date
Completeness - the information you have provided including attachments listed on the application form is sufficient for the Committee to assess your application
Previous reporting - you have met all reporting requirements for previous CBF grants

In addition the committee gives priority to the following applicants:

Stations that intend to regularly conduct outside broadcasts over the next twelve months
Stations that had previously used superseded ISDN technology for outside broadcasts

7. What should you include in the application?

One copy of the completed application form O2 and all quotes and attachments. Please refer to the checklist at the bottom of page one of the application form
One copy of the required Applicant Information, if not previously supplied. Please refer to the checklist at the bottom of page one of the application form

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