CIBS S53&54; is Now Open for Applications
CIBS S53&54 is NOW OPEN for APPLICATIONS!
Community Involvement Broadcasting Service (CIBS) Seasons 53 and 54 OPEN for APPLICATIONS starting from 17 October 2025! Application deadline: 5:30pm, 27 November 2025. You'll be the NEXT BROADCASTER!
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To implement the CIBS, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) devotes part of airtime to provide a platform for the community, non-governmental organisations and the underprivileged to participate in broadcasting, i.e. produce radio programmes. The CIBS seeks to promote a wider range of social gains, including plurality, diversity, social inclusion, creativity, talent nurturing, etc. RTHK provides funding for application.
In this round application (Round 27), two seasons of CIBS programmes will be selected. The ceiling of broadcasting hours in each season is 17 hours per week. Each application should provide a proposal of a weekly programme of 13 episodes with duration of either one hour or 30 minutes. Each applicant (organisation or individual) may submit not more than one application for each season.
There are some specific programme themes in each season for the applicant to select, or the applicant may also select "Open Topic". The details are as follows:
Programme Themes of the 53rd Season:
1. Living in GBA
2. Ethnic Minorities
3. Open Topic
Broadcasting Date: 29 Jun 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
Programme Themes of the 54th Season:
1. Social Services
2. Ethnic Minorities
3. Open Topic
Broadcasting Date: 28 Sep 2026 to 27 Dec 2026
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Videos to guide you through application:
1. Register an Account
2. Come up with a Programme Idea
3. Funding Support
The Application Form will be provided on the CIBS website in the section "Be a Broadcaster" starting from 17 October 2025. For details, including the Eligibility Criteria, Selection and Funding Criteria, please refer to the CIBS Handbook. Application Deadline: 5:30 p.m., 27 November 2025.
1 on 1 Consultation Service
CIBS Secretariat staff will tell you more about CIBS and assist your application.
Appointment: 23312334 / cibs@rthk.hk / Whatsapp: 68238022
We look forward to your application!
