Yeovil District Hospital-based Radio Camelot has been awarded a £500 grant by Yeovil Town Council.
The money will be used to buy equipment enabling 24-hour a day broadcasts. The application was for £1,915 but councillors felt the radio station could apply to other authorities as well.
Hospitals in Crewkerne, Chard, South Petherton and Wincanton are also served by the station, so councils in those areas are likely to be approached by the station.