Club Grant Program to Return

The ARRL Foundation Club Grant Program is returning for 2024. After receiving additional funding from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), the next round of grants will be available later this year. More than $500,000 in grants have been awarded to clubs across the country. This program centers around club projects that are transformational in nature (i.e., projects that have the greatest impact on the local community). Previously successful grants concentrated on the recruitment and training of new hams, STEM programs, emergency preparedness, and amateur radio technology development.

“ARRL is proud to partner with ARDC to administer the Club Grant Program. These grants offer an opportunity to have a significant impact on amateur radio’s future.”

— ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL

More information will be announced on all ARRL news outlets in the coming weeks. Now is the time for your club to consider if you have a project that could qualify for a grant. Start thinking just how your club can impact amateur radio, today and in the future. Grants will be available for up to $25,000 and will include reporting and media requirements. Stay tuned for additional information, and get ready for the next round of the Club Grant Program.

ARRL Foundation Club Grant Program - https://www.arrl.org/club-grant-program

Radio Communications Foundation Recruiting New Trustees

The Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) is a small charity dedicated to encouraging people to take up radio as a hobby or, in the case of youngsters, considering an RF-based career.

The RCF is proud to sponsor Arkwright Scholars, work with the RSGB and Bletchley Park to deliver radio building workshops, and to make grants for various projects around the UK.

The RCF is now looking to recruit a couple of new Trustees to help it deliver its aims.

Applicants should have an interest in radio communications and be prepared to be involved in decisions over grant making, delivering RCF projects, and attracting charity funding.

The RCF would particularly like to hear from anyone with links to secondary education in the UK.

Expressions of interest and applications should be sent to rcfsecretary@commsfoundation.org preferably by the end of June 2024.

Radio Communications Foundation - http://www.commsfoundation.org

World Amateur Radio Day 2024

World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is celebrated each year on 18th April 2024.

The theme for 2024 is, "A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy." The global event covers all of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) regions and spans 2 days: Thursday 18th April 2024, 0000 UTC to Friday 19th April 2024, 0000 UTC.

On 18th April 1925, the IARU was formed in Paris and will celebrate its centenary in 2025. American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Co-Founder Hiram Percy Maxim was the organization's first president.

All radio amateurs are invited to take to the airwaves to enjoy the global friendship with other amateurs and to show their skills and capabilities to the public. WARD is not a contest but rather an opportunity to talk about the value of amateur radio to the public and fellow amateur colleagues. It is also a great opportunity to talk about local radio clubs and amateur radio in local media as a lead-up to ARRL Field Day, which is held each year during the fourth full weekend in June. You can also promote your personal WARD activities on social media platforms like X and Facebook by using the hashtag #WorldAmateurRadioDay.

ARRL - https://www.arrl.org/news/view/world-amateur-radio-day-is-april-18-2024