MDDA Grant Funding for Community Media: 2025/26 Applications Now Open
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is a statutory development agency for media. Its mandate is to nurture and promote media diversity and development in South Africa. Consequently, the MDDA opens its 2025/26 Call for MDDA Grant Funding for community media for four weeks. The application window is from July 4 to August 1, 2025. Therefore, this is a key opportunity for organizations to secure financial support. This funding will help them fulfill their mission of informing and empowering local communities, fostering a truly representative media landscape across the country.
Who Can Apply?
Community media projects with a valid Class Broadcast Service Licence can access this MDDA grant funding. This includes community radio stations, television channels, and community print publications. In addition, the MDDA encourages small commercial print publications to apply.
To support potential applicants, the MDDA is hosting two virtual sessions. These sessions will focus on the specific compliance requirements needed to qualify for funding. Similarly, they will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and seek clarification directly from the MDDA team, helping to build a stronger and more informed media sector.
The MDDA’s 202526 Grant Funding is Now Open!
How to Apply
You must complete the entire application process online. The MDDA website serves as the official application portal. Thus, all organizations intending to apply for this grant opportunity must submit their applications through this site. You should prepare all required documents ahead of time. These documents are outlined in the official application guidelines, available for download on the MDDA website. The MDDA values transparency and fairness. Therefore, we evaluate all applications against a clear set of funding criteria. Seizing this chance to apply for MDDA grants can significantly enhance your organization’s sustainability and impact.
For any further information, please contact the MDDA Communications unit. You can reach them via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 082 785 6071.
Apply here:Â https://mdda.org.za/broadcast.html#