Establishes the Vermont Community Radio Grant Program to fund upgrades for community radio stations.

The Vermont Community Radio Grant Program aims to provide financial support to community radio stations for equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and operational sustainability. Grants are available for active stations and those under construction, with up to $25,000 per active station and up to $10,000 for upcoming stations. The program seeks to enhance emergency broadcasting capabilities and operational readiness. Administered by the Commissioner of Public Safety in collaboration with the Vermont Association of Broadcasters, the program will allocate $205,000 in fiscal year 2026.

Establishes the Vermont Community Radio Grant Program to fund upgrades for community radio stations.

The Vermont Community Radio Grant Program aims to provide financial support to community radio stations for equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and operational sustainability. Grants are available for active stations and those under construction, with up to $25,000 per active station and up to $10,000 for upcoming stations. The program seeks to enhance emergency broadcasting capabilities and operational readiness. Administered by the Commissioner of Public Safety in collaboration with the Vermont Association of Broadcasters, the program will allocate $205,000 in fiscal year 2026.