ACM Grassroots Scholarships

Alliance for Community Media Foundation's Grassroots Scholarship Fund supports the travel and education costs for community media producers and staff who can't typically afford professional development.


Folks like Eboun Singhathip from Minneapolis MN:


"The scholarship gave me the opportunity to learn and develop tools about video production which benefited me and my organization. I believed it was important to go and network with other public access centers at the conference so I can also learn about their best practices and see what future public access centers would be like. It was a valuable learning experience."

Or Juliet Harvey of Plymouth NH: 



"Keeping up with trends in video tech can be a challenge when working full-time, so I was excited to see that the conference provided opportunities for technical discussions regarding the development of drone use by public access TV stations, as well as addressing other tech trends, such as the popularity of the Minecraft. I had my first experience using a pair of virtual reality goggles at the conference."


Or Ben Weddell from Chico CA:

"I had never been to a national conference before because neither me nor my station could afford the cost.   The Grassroots scholarship  was the only reason I was able to attend and learn so much. T   hese conferences are so important to the success of community media. Running a community access media center is hard and sometimes it can feel like we are on our own against the world but these conferences show us that we have allies, we have friends and we have support. We can learn from each other and grow and continue to improve and adapt in an ever changing field." "

Here's what Pam Haessly from Novato CA had to say:

"I learned so much information (fundraising, better understanding of PEG fees, board development, playback equipment, etc.).    In fact, I still refer to my notebook periodically when I need an idea, or, motivation; and, I’m quickly reminded how
much I still have to do! But, the journal of notes helps keep me grounded, optimistic, and focused, and I’m ever more excited to be a part of this industry.  I’ve gained much greater confidence, and I’m certain my Board can see that I’ve grown as a leader."


We want to send two people to the ACM National Conference in Baltimore MD this July.  Scholarship winners will be from small towns and small organizations across America that can't afford travel and education - and they'll be young and emerging leaders who want to shape community media operations in years to come.


Your tax deductible gift will go directly to pay travel costs for scholarship fund recipients. They'll be grateful for the opportunity to learn and network with other people in community media!