Applications for funding are judged on their merit, subject to the availability of funds. A selection committee of individuals who have no direct link to a campus or community radio station or with any association representing these stations will assess each application by applying scores in the following areas:

• The value and relevance of the application in terms of goals and objectives of the program and the CRFC
• The originality and the innovative elements of the application
• The strength of the training/education/mentorship elements of the application
• The strength of the on-air/recorded local programming elements of the application
• How realistic the timeline is
• How realistic the budget is
• How the proposed project/initiative/internship benefits the station or association and those it serves
• The quality of the presentation

• The selection committee will begin reviewing applications the week of March 29.
• On April 19, the committee may request follow-up information from some applicants. Applicants will have one week to provide clarifications.
• The selection committee will submit their recommendations to the CRFC Board of Directors at the end of April.
• During the first week of May, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application. Successful applicants will need to accept the offer of funding.
• The CRFC will announce the final list of recipients the week of May 10.
• Projects/internships cannot begin before Tuesday, May 25, but they must start by Monday, August 16.