ARRL Foundation Club Grant Program

The ARRL Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Club Grant Program for 2024. 

ARRL Club Grant Program at a glance:

The ARRL Club Grant Program accepted grant proposals from June 3, 2024 through July 26, 2024. The application period is now CLOSED.  Clubs will be notified in November as to decsisions. 

·Grants will be available up to $25,000

·Clubs who receive grants will be required to share updates and reports with ARRL

·Clubs do not need to be ARRL-affiliated clubs or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

·Emphasis is given to projects that are transformative in nature.

·Examples of projects include, but are not limited to: get on the air projects; ham training and skills development through mentoring; STEM and STEAM learning through Amateur Radio; station resources for use by the ham community; and emergency communications and public service projects that emphasize training

·Grant funds may not be used for commercial or for-profit projects  

The ARRL has long recognized that it is in the best interests of Amateur Radio to encourage and support amateur radio clubs. Clubs historically have recruited, licensed and trained new radio amateurs and have provided the community setting for radio amateurs to continue their education and training.

Check this site and the ARRL newsfeeds for updated information.

Questions about the Club Grant Program can be sent to clubgrants@arrl.org.