ARRL Foundation (American Radio Relay League)
Grants to Amateur Radio Organizations (three cycles a year)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award size
- Up to $5,000
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), School district, Public college or university, Private college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
The ARRL Foundation gives small grants to radio clubs and other groups for ham radio teaching, licensing and youth projects. Grants are usually up to $3,000, and up to $5,000 in 2026. Emergency communications gear is not funded.
Official notice: https://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-grants · Printed from grantme.click/grants/9f5f576f-8f3f-466e-9830-727c45dd4562
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Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Oct10
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Oct26
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Oct28
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Oct31
Deadline
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