On September 28, 2007, the CRTC approved an application by Astral Media Radio to acquire Standard Radio Inc. Arising from that decision, Astral Media Radio is contributing a total of $1.4 million over seven years to the CRFC as part of its Canadian Content Development (CCD) Contributions package. This contribution resulted in the creation of our first two funding programs: the Radio Artist Development Program and the Youth Internship Program. Grants under these two programs are awarded to stations all around Canada.

Each year, community-oriented stations from around the country join the CRFC as a member. Their $20/year memberships contributes to the operations of the CRFC.

Founded in 1991, ARC du Canada is a national organization representing 30 community radio stations (21 on-air) serving French-speaking and Acadian communities outside of Quebec. ARC du Canada is a founding member of the CRFC. In addition to this support, they are providing the CRFC with office space and Internet.

Founded in 1979, ARCQ is a provincial organization representing 31 community radio stations in the province of Québec. ARCQ is a founding member of the CRFC.

Founded in 1981, the NCRA/ANREC is a national organization representing 70 campus and community radio stations. While primarily located in English-speaking communities, NCRA/ANREC stations also serve a wide range of multicultural and diverse communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The NCRA/ANREC is a founding member of the CRFC.