Grant News
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PMDMC 2024 Resources
View the keynote presentations and the federal grant presentation slides from Greater Public's 2024 PMDMC meeting in San Diego. -
Grant Center Orientation and Office Hours
Find out more about our three-part orientation program. If you are new to grants in public media (or want a refresher) please consider joining us! Grant Center office hours are held over Zoom. Drop in every first Monday afternoons (3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET) once a month to ask a grant question and meet others in your field. -
Focus On: Documentary Funding
Learn about funding your documentary work by using three strategies: sharing resources with independent producers, seeking federal grants for production and using the Grant Center's search tool to identify prospects. December 2022. -
Grants.gov is Closed for Maintenance September 23-29, 2022
Grants.gov will be back online Friday, September 30, 2022. -
Congress Approves a New $40 Million Program at FEMA to Upgrade Infrastructure at Public Broadcasting Stations
Read APTS President and CEO Pat Butler's March 11, 2022 message to stations about the new infrastructure program for public broadcasters at FEMA. -
PMDMC 2022: Grant Center Panels and Slides
The Grant Center's Director, Meegan White, produced and moderated two sessions at Greater Public's PMDMC conference in Chicago on July 19-21. Read about the sessions and download the slides. -
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Spring 2022 Grants for Arts Projects
NEA Spring 2022 grant announcement includes nearly $880,000 in awards to public media and independent filmmakers. The Media Arts category alone supported 11 grants for public broadcasters totaling $345,000. -
New NEH Awards Announced - April 2022
On April 13, 2022, the National Endowment for the Humanities announced $33.17 million for 245 humanities projects nationwide. Read more to see which public broadcasters were successful in this round. -
Focus On: Top STEM Funders of Public Broadcasting
These funders rank among the top funders of STEM content for public broadcasters between the years 2011-2021. -
New Grant Awards from NEH and NEA Fund Infrastructure, Media Arts in Public Broadcasting
January 12, 2022. New awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts support infrastructure needs, media arts. Read more about the grantees and how you can apply for the next round. -
Upcoming Webinars for 2022 NEA Grants
Upcoming webinars for grant applicants to the National Endowment for the Arts - mark your calendar for these dates in January and March of 2022! -
PMDMC Panel: Grant Center Members Use Stimulus Funding for Education
On July 20, 2021, The Grant Center presented a panel discussion for the virtual PMDMC conference: "Leveraging Federal Stimulus Funding to Provide Critical Education Services During a Pandemic." The session, moderated by Meegan White, featured member stations WIPR (Puerto Rico) and Lehigh Valley Public Media, along with APTS' Will Glasscock. -
NEH Announces $24 Million for 225 Humanities Projects Nationwide
On April 14, 2021, NEH Announces $24 million in new awards. Read examples of the media projects funded in this round. -
APTS Webinar on the American Rescue Plan Opportunities for Stations
The March 16, 2021, APTS webinar on the American Rescue Plan opportunities for stations is now available for streaming by APTS members. -
The Grant Center Roundup: February 19, 2021
02/23/2021Funding Opportunities from NEA, NEH, International Center for Journalists; Philanthropy News; Welcome New Member NMPBS -
Foundation Funding Roundup: September 14, 2020
09/11/2020Governors fund educational datacasting; Philanthropy news; New NSF and NEH grants -
Foundation Funding Roundup: September 4, 2020
09/11/2020Educational datacasting webinar; NEA grants announced; Diversity funding resources -
Distance Learning Funding Opportunities Webinar
On August 26, 2020, Grant Center members who are also APTS members were invited to join the APTS Distance Learning Funding Opportunities Webinar. That webinar was recorded and may be streamed on demand. -
New NEA ArtWorks Grants to Public Broadcasters; Arts Education Resources
August 7, 2020. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces new awards, including public broadcasters. New resources are available for arts education in your state. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: August 3, 2020
08/03/2020Local That Works contest, $15 million for datacasting in South Carolina; NEH awards & more... -
Foundation Funding Roundup: July 28, 2020
07/28/2020Arthur Vinings Davis solicits LOIs; CARES Act Update -
Federal Funding Update - July 17, 2020
A July 17, 2020 update on CARES Act funding - the results of the first round of competitions and how to access funds moving to the state level. -
Federal Funding Roundup: July 13, 2020
Production funding from NEH; Children's mental health; STEM Education and more... -
How is the Philanthropic Community Responding to the Current Crisis?
06/03/2020Tips from the Experts -
Foundation Funding Roundup: May 1, 2020
Google News Innovation grants; Age of Nature engagement grants, and more... -
Foundation Funding Roundup: April 24, 2020
CARES act funding update; Facebook journalism grants; literacy and journalism mini grants and more... -
We're All in this Together: A Message from the Grant Center
New CARES funding page, $50,000 from NEA for past grantees, New distance learning funds from USDA -
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Opportunities for Stations
Information on station funding opportunities at agencies that received funding through the March 2020 CARES Act. Updated 7/18//2020. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: April 8, 2020
New grants from Facaebook Journalism Project; NEH announces $1.3 M to public media grantees -
NEH Announces New Awards, Including $1.3 Million to Public Media
Read about the successful public media projects in the latest grant round (April 2020). -
Foundation Funding Roundup: April 3, 2020
CARES act funding update; workforce development grants; Facebook journalism grants and more... -
Foundation Funding Roundup: March 27, 2020
COVID-19 update: news and resources from the funding community -
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Foundation Funding Roundup: March 16, 2020
March 2020. COVID-19 update: news and resources from the funding community. -
NETA 2020 Presentation: Meet the Funders
Download slides from our 2020 NETA presentation "Meet the Funders: Station Grant Opportunities at NEH and WETA". -
NEH Announces $30.9 million for 188 Humanities Projects Nationwide
Two new awards to media come from less popular grant programs - learn more about how to apply next year. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: January 8, 2020
January 2020. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: December 13, 2019
December 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
WETA Will Make Community Engagement Grants in Support of Upcoming Programming
WETA has announced four new RFPs for community engagement grants (most are up to $10,000) supporting outreach, events and similar activities related to current and upcoming programming. Learn more about the programming and grantmaking objectives. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: October 30, 2019
October 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: October 16, 2019
October 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. UPDATED: Correct deadline posted for Facebook Journalism Project's Community Network Grants. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: October 2, 2019
October 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: September 18, 2019
September 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: August 28, 2019
August 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
NEH Makes Award to PBS Digital Studios Series Focused on Literature
August 2019. NEH also made awards for media projects nationwide. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: August 14, 2019
August 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: August 7, 2019
August 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: July 31, 2019
July 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Grant Center's PMDMC Sessions Highlight Resources for Federal and Foundation Success
July 2019. NEA, CPB, and the Wyncote Foundation joined stations to share tips and strategies at PMDMC 2019. -
Current Research in Documentary and Media Arts Production, Public Media and Community-Driven Storytelling
July 2019. These four recent reports can be used to better inform project activities at stations and identify best practices in journalism and storytelling. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: July 17, 2019
July 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
PBS to Make Engagement Grants for New Season of No Passport Required
July 2019. There are two tiers of funding: engagement events (up to $7,500) and screenings only ($1,500). -
Foundation Funding Roundup: June 26, 2019
June 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Grant Center Sessions at PMDMC 2019 in Dallas
June 2019. Learn more about our meetup and two sessions at PMDMC covering foundation support and federal grants. -
PRX Will Support Podcast Training and Production for Public Broadcasters
06/06/2019June 2019. Stations can apply for the third round of PRX's Project Catapult initiative. The project is supported by a $1.5 million grant from CPB. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: June 5, 2019
June 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: May 22, 2019
May 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
New National Endowment for the Arts Awards Support Public Media Programming
May 2019. A new round of awards from NEA includes multiple awards for public media programming. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: May 15, 2019
May 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Writing a Successful Application (and the Best Approach for Dealing with Rejection)
May 2019. The third article in a three-part series exploring tips for grantwriters. This entry covers writing a successful proposal and what to do if your application is denied. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: May 1, 2019
May 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: April 17, 2019
April 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: April 10, 2019
April 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
NEH Makes Awards to Support Public Media Infrastructure and Programming
March 2019. NEH announced its first round of grant awards for the year. Public media was among the recipients. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: March 27, 2019
March 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
American Journalism Project Offers Details About Its Plans for a $50 Million Investment in Local Journalism
Updated July 2019. Learn more about the American Journalism Project and its plans for funding local journalism. AJP is currently soliciting ideas for projects. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: March 20, 2019
March 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
NEA Announces Awards to Public Broadcasters for Documentaries and Local Arts and Culture Programming
March 2018. National Endowment for the Arts has announced its first round of awards for 2019, and public broadcasters were among the winners. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: March 13, 2019
March 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: March 6, 2019
March 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
The Knight Foundation’s $300 Million Investment in Journalism: Opportunities for Public Media
March 2019. Learn more about the Knight Foundation's new five-year investment in journalism and the opportunities for public media. -
Grant Center’s Annual Research Finds $49.9 Million in Federal Grants to Public Media in Addition to CPB Funding in 2018
February 2019. Read on for full analysis of federal grants to public media in 2018. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: February 20, 2019
February 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news -
Foundation Funding Roundup: February 13, 2019
February 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news -
Foundation Funding Roundup: February 6, 2019
February 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Partial Shutdown Ends, Normal Activities Resuming at Federal Agencies
January 2019. Many agencies that make grants to public media are now back to work. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: January 23, 2019
January 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Grant Center 2018: A Year in Review
January 2019. Read a summary of work conducted by the Grant Center in 2018. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: January 9, 2019
January 2019. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
How Does the Partial Government Shutdown Affect Grantseekers in Public Media?
UPDATED: January 23, 2019. This articles looks at which federal agencies are affected by the partial shutdown and how grantseekers should respond. -
CPB Awards Grants to Help Stations Better Serve Their Communities Through Digital Transformation
January 2019. Grant Center members were among the stations selected for the second round of Digital Culture Accelerator grants. -
NEH Makes Award to Vegas PBS for Local Digitization Project
December 2018. The award was part of NEH's final round of grants announced for 2018. Read more about the Vegas PBS grant and other grants made by NEH. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: December 12, 2018
December 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
USDA Releases Guide to Federal Sources of Grant Support for Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
December 2018. This resource includes grant opportunities across different subject areas from multiple federal agencies. -
Arizona State University Now Accepting Applications for CPB-Funded Editorial Leadership Program
December 2018. This initiative will focus on editorial standards, strategic partnerships, data reporting and developing leadership styles. All expenses are paid. Deadline: January 1, 2019. -
Grant Center Members Among the Stations to Receive CPB Grants for STEM Learning and Literacy Through Digital Media
November 2018. The recent round of grants was for CPB's Ready To Learn Community Collaboratives for Early Learning and Media grant program. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: November 28, 2018
November 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
New Reports: Giving on the Rise in the U.S. and in Public Media
November 2018. Two new reports, from Giving USA and PBS Foundation, paint a positive picture for giving in recent years. -
Tips for Building and Maintaining Relationships with Grantmakers
November 2018. The second article in our series on essential tips for grantwriters. -
Now Open: NEH Grant Competitions with a Strong Fit for Public Broadcasting
November 2018. Learn more and access resources about upcoming NEH grant opportunities with a strong fit for public broadcasting. -
New Foundation Funding Opportunity Will Support Family Math Learning for Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color
November 2018. In collaboration with the Gates Foundation, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and more, Education First will make available $500,000 to $750,000 to programs that strengthen math learning outside of the classroom. -
Foundation Funding Roundup: October 31, 2018
October 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Foundation Funding Round-Up: October 24, 2018
October 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
CPB Initiative Will Support Digital Transformations at Stations
October 2018. CPB is expanding its Digital Culture Accelerator initiative to spark digital growth at 17 stations. The deadline for applications is November 16, 2018. -
Foundation Funding Round-Up: October 10, 2018
October 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
Trends and Grant Opportunities in Workforce Development Under WIOA
October 2018. This resource outlines current trends in workforce development and highlights WIOA funding pathways, including competitive grant opportunities. -
Foundation Funding Round-Up: October 3, 2018
October 2018. Learn more about new foundation funding opportunities with a fit for public broadcasting and related news. -
New Initiative from WBUR's BizLab to Support Public Radio Revenue Raising Experiments
October 2018. BizLab will help public radio stations develop pilots and prototypes for increasing revenue and improving financial sustainability. DEADLINE UPDATED: October 31, 2018. -
New Foundation Funding Opportunities for K-12 Education
September 2018. Three foundations have announced competition deadlines for K-12 education grant programs. -
NEH Announces Grants for Public Media Documentaries and Infrastructure
August 2018. National Endowment for the Humanities announced awards for its Media Projects grant program, the new Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant program and more. -
Tips and Tricks for the "Accidental Grantwriter"
August 2018. This article compiles tips and tricks from the panelists at the Grant Center's "Accidental Grantwriter 2.0" session at PMDMC, including how to establish a well-defined process, negotiate tricky relationships and effectively make your case to funders. -
New American Graduate Mini-Grant Opportunity Coming September 2018
July 2018. Fifteen stations will receive $7,500 for implementation grants. -
Download Slides and Resources from the Grant Center's sessions at PMDMC 2018
July 2018. Download materials from the Grant Center's "Accidental Grantwriter 2.0" and "Extending Education Services Through Grants" sessions. -
Grant Center to Present Sessions at PMDMC 2018 in Chicago
The Grant Center will reprise its popular "Accidental Grantwriter" session, as well as host a session exploring grant opportunities supporting education services at PMDMC in Chicago, July 10 through July 13. -
Stations Receive $500,000 from CPB to Research and Develop Local Education Programs
June 2018. Stations of all formats and sizes received this new grant from CPB designed to encourage education innovation. -
Knight Foundation Seeking Applications for the 2018 Journalism 360 Challenge
The Knight Foundation, in collaboration with Online News Association and Google News Initiative, is seeking applications that advance best practices in immersive journalism. The deadline is June 28, 2018. -
New Report Explores How Foundations and Nonprofits Are Responding to New Tax Legislation
May 2018. A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy takes a closer look at concerns among nonprofit and foundation CEOs regarding the new tax legislation and suggests steps funders and nonprofits can take to adjust to the new circumstances. -
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Awards for Public Media Programming
05/15/2018May 2018. NEA announces another round of grant recipients for 2018, including awards from the Art Works: Media Arts grant program. -
CPB Announces Grant for Diverse Producers in Public Media
May 2018. This $300,000 grant from CPB, which will be administered by Black Public Media, will support diverse filmmakers who produce content for public media. -
Stations Receive Grants to Support Veterans Reintegration Programming and Community Engagement
May 2018. Fourteen stations were selected as recipients of Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works grants from CPB. -
National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Grants to Public Media for Documentaries, Community Conversations and Digital Collections
April 2018. NEH has announced its first round of awards for 2018, including grants from the Media Projects, Public Humanities Projects, and Humanities Collections and Reference Resources programs. -
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Special Grant Opportunity for Statehood Anniversaries
April 2018. Up to $30,000 is available for Statehood Grants. Only State Humanities Councils are eligible to apply. Public media stations could play a role as partners. -
Rita Allen Foundation Seeks Proposals to Curb Spread of Misinformation
April 2018. Selected proposals will be featured at a Misinformation Solutions Forum in October 2018 in Washington, D.C. Deadline for submissions is May 31, 2018. -
How President Trump’s Proposed FY 2019 Budget Impacts Funding in Public Media
March 2018. This article explores how President Trump's budget request for FY 2019 would impact grant programs that are relevant to public media. -
Public Media Organizations Receive NEA Awards for Programming, Arts Instruction and Community Engagement
February 2018. NEA announced its first round of awards for 2018 and public media organizations were among the recipients. -
Public Television Stations Receive Ready To Learn Community Engagement Grants from CPB
February 2018. CPB announced 35 awards totaling $177,697 to public television stations, many of which are Grant Center members, to help provide highest need children in their communities with PBS KIDS science and literacy resources. -
Sixth Annual Grant Center Research Update Finds $56.5 Million in Federal Grants to Public Media in Addition to CPB Funding in 2017
01/29/2018January 2018. In the Grant Center's annual look at federal grant funding to public media other than CPB, we look at the overall funding picture and breakdown by agency. -
CPB Awards $3.7 Million to Stations to Support Education and Career Readiness Through American Graduate
January 2018. Nineteen public broadcaster received a total of $3.7 million to support a new phase of American Graduate focused on building job skills for students and workers. -
Grant Center 2017: A Year in Review
Read a summary of work conducted by the Grant Center in 2017, including our funding guides, webinars and more. -
Sesame Workshop Receives $100 Million Grant to Support Early Childhood Education of Refugees
Sesame’s project focuses on educating children displaced by conflict and persecution, and mitigating the effects of toxic stress. Over 1,900 proposals were submitted for the competition. -
Public Media Receives Grants from NEH for Mobile App, Media Preservation
12/15/2017December 2017. NEH awarded grants to public media under the Digital Projects for the Public and Preservation Assistance Grants competitions. -
Understanding Funding and Partnership Opportunities in ESSA Implementation
As the State ESSA plans get approved and the work turns to implementation, States and districts are looking for ways to partner with stakeholders that acknowledge the unique needs and strengths of the stakeholders involved. Public media stations have the opportunity to be meaningful partners during this process. -
New Report Offers Insights Into How Foundation Leaders are Responding to the Current Political Climate
September 2017. A new report from Center for Effective Philanthropy offers insight into how foundation CEOs are responding to the new political climate. -
CPB Makes Emergency Funds Available to Stations Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
September 2017. CPB announces $500,000 in emergency funding to public broadcasters impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. -
Sesame Workshop Launches Initiative to Provide Early Learning Resources for Children Six and Under
September 2017. Sesame Workshop launches its Sesame Street in Communities program to provide early education resources to young children. -
Public Broadcasters Eligible for NEH Emergency Grants to Protect Humanities Collections
September 2017. NEH has announced emergency grants for organizations that have been impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Public broadcasters are eligible. -
NEA Webinar Highlights the Role Tax Incentives and Rebates Can Play in Documentary Production
October 2017. A recent webinar from NEA explores the role tax incentives can play in production, highlights research tools and provides advice on building relationships with your local film office. -
Public Radio Stations to Improve Emergency Messaging Capabilities Through CPB Grant to NPR
October 2017. CPB awarded a grant to NPR to help stations in Tornado Alley improve their emergency messaging capacity. -
Sesame Workshop Project to Educate Children Displaced by Conflict Reaches Final Stage of Grant Competition
September 2017. Sesame Workshop, in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, remains in the competition for a $100 million grant from MacArthur Foundation. -
Public Media Organizations Receive Documentary Grants from MacArthur Foundation
August 2017. The MacArthur Foundation announced $5.7 million in grants, including $1.8 million for public broadcasting consortia. -
Public Media Organizations Receives NEH Awards for Documentary, Educational Resources and More
August 2017. NEH has announced a new round of awards. Public media and documentary projects were among the winners. -
NEA Announces New Report on the State of the Documentary Field, Webinar Series
August 2017. Public broadcasters are encouraged to attend NEA's upcoming webinar series for the latest news from the documentary field. -
How President Trump’s Proposed FY 2018 Budget Would Impact Funding in Public Media
July 2017. This article looks at the President's FY 2018 budget: its proposed impact on grant programs, its current status and outlook for the future. -
Public media organizations receive NEA grants to support radio, television programming and more
June 2017. Congratulations to all public media organizations who received grants from NEA??s second round of FY 2017 funding. -
APTS Encourages Stations to Meet with SPOCs and Promote Public Television’s Role in Public Safety
June 2017. APTS recently held a webinar about FirstNet and shared resources to help stations play a role in the national rollout. Click here to learn more. -
WHUT Receives Thirteen Community Engagement Grants
May 2017. WHUT has received thirteen grants to conduct outreach around early childhood education in their community. Click here to learn more. -
National Endowment for the Arts to Hold Webinar about the Upcoming Art Works Competition
Stations considering applying for NEA's upcoming Art Works competition are encouraged to attend this informative webinar on May 3, 2017. The session will include a Q&A. -
Fifth Annual Grant Center Research Update Reveals Federal Grants to Public Media Increased Again in 2016: $49.6 Million in Addition to CPB funding
Updated March 2017. In the Grant Center's annual look at federal grant funding to public media other than CPB, we look at the overall funding picture and breakdown by agency. -
NEH Announces Awards to Public Media Digital Projects and Documentaries
December 2016. NEH announces more than $16 million in new awards with public broadcasters among the winners. Click to read more. -
New NEA Awards Support Media Arts, Folk Arts, Music and Arts Education Content for Public Media
December 2016. NEA announces more than $30 million in new awards with public broadcasters among the winners. Click to read more.
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Five Stations Receive Grants from CPB and PBS to Support Early Learning in Low-Income Communities
December 2016. Five public broadcasters have received Ready To Learn grants from CPB and PBS. Learn more about the awardees and the goals of the grant program. -
Media Impact Funders Study Offers Insight About Top Giving Foundations to Public Media
October 2016. This report looks at the Media Impact Funder and Foundation Center's five media grant categories and the top givers to public media in each. -
CPB Issues Request for Proposals for Digital Culture Accelerator Project
The project seeks consultants to help public broadcasters build digital media operations. Deadline: October 17, 2016.
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Ten Steps to Successful Foundation Funding
August 2016. This article provides an outline of the essential steps to developing a relationship with a foundation and applying for foundation funding. -
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Funding for Public Media History Programming and Digital Content
August 2016. NEH's recent round of awards, totalling $79 million, was recently announced and public broadcasters were among the winners. -
New Report Finds $5.5 Billion in Funding to Media Projects
July 2016. A new report from Media Impact Funders and the Foundation Center finds $5.5 billion in funding for media projects between 2009 and 2013. -
Policy Focus on Computer Science Presents Funding Opportunities for Stations
July 2016. Allyson Knox from Microsoft and Jehan El-Gabri from Penn Hill Group joined us to discuss computer science funding opportunities for stations. -
White House Holds Symposium Highlighting the Importance of STEM
May 2016. The promotion of STEM learning opportunities for young children continues to remain a priority for the Obama Administration. Opportunities abound for public media. -
MacArthur Foundation Announces Commitment to Independent Journalism
May 2016. The MacArthur Foundation announces an expansion of its media program and awards to public media organizations. -
NEA Announces Awards for Public Media Projects and More
May 2016. Public media organizations were among the winners in NEA's most recent round of grantmaking. -
NEH Awards Grants to Public Media for Production and Archiving Projects
March 2016. Public broadcasters were among the winners in the recent round of NEH awards. -
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Changes to Multiple Grant Lines
March 2016. Due to challenges facing the humanities field, NEH has announced updates to many of its grantmaking programs. -
President Obama’s FY 2017 Budget Includes Funding Opportunities for Public Broadcasters
February 2016. This article breaks down President Obama's FY 2017 budget request, the final one of his second term, and what it means for public broadcasters. -
Ready To Learn Preserved in ESSA, Ensuring Continuation of the Successful Public Television Grant Program
December 2015. Ready To Learn was reauthorized in the Every Student Succeeds Act, which was signed into law December 11, 2015. -
Public Media Organizations Among the Winners of NEA's Recent Round of Grant Awards
December 2015. NEA announces over $27 million in grant awards with public broadcasters among the recipients. -
NEA Announces Jax Deluca as Director of Media Arts
November 2015. Learn more about NEA's new director of media arts. -
IMLS Adds Performance Measurement Component to Grant Applications
November 2015. Applicants will be required to select specific performance goals for IMLS-funded projects. -
Public Media Organizations Win NEH Grants for Multimedia Projects
October 2015. Public broadcasters were among the winners in the recent round of NEH Division of Public Programs awards. -
National Endowment for the Arts’ 50th Anniversary Initiative Emphasizes a Cross-Sector Approach to Creative Practices
October 2015. NEA's new ???Creativity Connects?? initiative will focus on links between the arts and the non-arts sector, including STEM and business. -
Looking Ahead to the Fall 2015 Legislative Session: New Opportunities in Early Education
September 2015. A look at developments in new and existing early education programs will generate renewed opportunities for public media to access federal funding. -
NSF's Advancing Informal STEM Learning Grant Adds a Collaborative Planning Track
September 2015. The AISL grant program's new Collaborative Planning track could be particularly helpful for smaller stations. -
Subscribe Now to the Grant Center for Public Media: A Message from Patrick Butler
April 2015. A message from Patrick Butler, APTS President and CEO, regarding changes to Grant Center services. -
2015 Public Media Development & Marketing Conference Grant Center Sessions
June 2015. Learn more about the Grant Center for Public Media's sessions and presence at PMDMC 2015. -
Congratulations to NEA Grant Award Winning Public Broadcast Stations!
May 2015. NEA announces $74 million in awards with $2 million going to public television projects. -
CPB Now Accepting Applications for FY 2016 Radio Community Service Grants
CPB is now accepting applications for FY 2016 Radio Community Service Grants. Deadline: May 27, 2015. -
2015 PBS Annual Meeting Grant Center Session
Posted April 2015. Join the Grant Center for Public Media for a session at the 2015 PBS Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. -
Congratulations to Public Media Stations Awarded in Latest Round of NEH Grants
April 2015. NEH announces $22.8 million in new grants to 232 humanities projects, with public broadcasters among the winners. -
Digital Learning Day 2014-2015 Call for Submissions: Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning
Oct 2014. Digital Learning Day is a national celebration, placing a spotlight on those who have been successful incorporating digital learning into their instructional practice. -
APTS Signs Letters in Support of ARPA-ED Funding
Oct 2014. APTS joined a diverse group of educators, industry leaders, academics and education reformers to sign letters in support of ARPA-ED. -
Congratulations to the Six Public Media Stations Awarded in Latest USDA Grant Round through the Public TV Digital Transition Program
Oct 2014. USDA announces over $2.4 million in new grants for six stations through the Public TV Digital Transition Grants program. -
The Grant Center's NETA Session: Funding Strategies for Workforce Skills
Oct 2014. Read about the Grant Center??s NETA session and download the presentation and the federal and foundation funding opportunities handout to get a taste of this engaging and lively session. -
APTS Comments on Proposed Dept. Ed. Requirements for School Improvement Grants (SIG) Program
Oct 2014. APTS submits comments on the Department of Education's proposed requirements for the School Improvement Grants (SIGs) program. -
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): Summary of Things to Come
Oct 2014. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a $3.1 billion federal program administered by the ETA of DOL, creates a system for workforce development and access to job training. -
Congratulations to the 33 Public Media Stations Awarded American Graduate Community Grants
August 2014. American Graduate: Let??s make it happen community grants totaling $6.2 million, awarded to 33 public media stations with grants ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. -
New Priorities for Education Grants
July 2014. Insight into Dept. of Ed's changes to priorities for Discretionary Grants Programs. -
APTS Comments on Proposed Dept. Ed. Priorities for Discretionary Grants Program
July 2014. APTS submits comments to the Dept. of Ed. regarding new priorities for Discretionary Grants Program. -
Key Lessons from the Grant Center's PMDMC Sessions
The Grant Center produced four well-attended sessions at the 2014 PMDMC in Denver, exploring the many intersections among collaboration, impact and sustainability. -
The FCC E-Rate Program Overhaul
July 2014. On July 11, 2014, the FCC approved federal aid of $2 billion for schools and libraries to upgrade WiFi networks through the updated E-Rate program. -
Congratulations to WTTW, WGBH, WETA and all NEH Public Media Grantees
July, 2014. Congratulations to WTTW, WGBH, WETA and all NEH Public Media Grantees in this recent round of NEH awards. -
Attention Rural Digital Applicants and Grantees: USDA Telecom Division Reorganization
July 2014. Attention Rural Digital applicants and grantees: USDA's telecom division is undergoing an internal reorganization. -
Department of Education's Application Submission Process Free Webinar
June 2014. Join the DoEd??s free webinar on June 25 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, to gain priceless information about the federal grant application process, grant.gov registration and navigation and much more. -
The Future Is Now: Collaboration, Impact and the Sustainability of Public Media
May 2014: Over the next several months, the Grant Center will explore the intersections among collaboration, impact and sustainability through a series of webinars, articles and conference sessions. -
Got Impact?
Making an impact, and knowing how to measure it, is increasingly imperative. In the next few months, the Grant Center will host a series of webinars about impact. -
Public Media Stations Win INNovation Fund Grants -- More Opportunities Coming Soon
After two public media stations won INNovation Fund grants from the Investigative News Network (INN), the Grant Center spoke with the CEO of the INN about the program. -
A Breakdown of the OMB "Supercircular"
Some of the new policies in OMB's most recent "Supercircular" are relevant to stations that compete for federal grants. -
NEA Awards Multiple Public Media Projects In Second Round 2014 Grant Programs
April 2014. NEA awards more than $74 million to multiple public media projects for second round of 2014 grant programs. -
Upcoming DOL ETA Funding Opportunities
April 2014. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration announces upcoming funding opportunities for spring 2014. -
ONA Announces Challenge Fund Grant Awards
April 2014. ONA announces Challenge Fund grant awards of $35,000 each to seven schools partnering with public broadcasting stations. -
Funding Trend: African American Male Achievement Initiative: Investment and Collaboration
April 2014. President??s ???My Brother??s Keeper?? initiative promotes foundation collaboration and investment for expanded and future programs. -
NEH Announces $18.2 Million in Grant Awards
March 2014. NEH announces $18.2 million in awarded grants, many involved in media production. -
APTS Applauds Early Learning Emphasis in the U.S. Department of Education, Race To The Top Grant Program, Urges Partnerships with Public Media
APTS responds to the U.S. Department of Education proposed $250 million plan for new competition to build, develop and expand high-quality preschool programs through the Race To The Top grant program -
New Grant Opportunity for California Stations
The CA Arts Council has announced Arts on the Air, a one-time grant opportunity for public radio and television stations based in California. -
The FY14 Omnibus and Presidential Priorities
Now that there are finally funding levels for FY 2014, it's time to learn what the Omnibus means for public media stations and look toward the FY 2015 budget. -
'Tis the Season--Budget, Bills and Waivers
Read an update about federal FY 2014 funding. Published 12/9/13. -
Study Finds that Use of PBS KIDS Content in the Classroom Improves Early Math Skills in Preschool Children
A new study, commissioned by the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn initiative found that transmedia from PBS KIDS improves early math skills. -
APTS Submits Comments on Second Race To The Top District Grant Competition
APTS comments on the DOE??s proposed priorities for a second Race to the Top District grant competition to provide more opportunity for multiplatform digital learning content. -
Funding Uncertainties Continue but Partnership Opportunities Emerge
Congress has finally agreed to funding levels for FY 2013. The bad news is that Congress also allowed sequestration to take effect. -
Funding Trend Alert: Collective Impact
NEA recently hosted a webinar to discuss the importance of collective impact in their Arts Education priorities and goals. -
2013 Report to Stations: The Grant Center’s Impact on Public Media Funding.
Since 2009, the Grant Center has and continues to make a significant impact on public media funding. Learn more through our 2013 Report to Stations. -
Promising New Proposals
In his State of the Union address, President Obama proposed to invest heavily in early childhood education and in redesigning high schools. Read about his ideas. Posted: March 4, 2013. -
The Grant Center drafts APTS Comments on the Education Department General Administration Regulations
APTS comments on the DOE??s EDGAR rule urging more opportunity for local stations as grantees and subgrantees, supporting appropriate performance measures for media impact. Filed: February 12, 2013. -
APTS Submits Comments on the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3)
The Grant Center drafts comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding their proposed Investing in Innovation Fund rules. Filed: January 14, 2013. -
It's All About Outcomes and Evidence
Outcomes and evidence will be a central focus across-the-board for FY 2014. Read on to learn more about what this means for federal grant programs. Posted: December 11, 2012. -
Stormy Weather for Grants and Funding
As the last of the FY 2012 funding is awarded, we can turn our attention to FY 2013, new committee assignments, and the possibility of ESEA reauthorization. Posted: November 5, 2012 -
Funding Emergency Alert and Communications
For stations interested in emergency alert and communication projects, take a look at these federal and foundation funding opportunities. -
Looking Ahead: Budget Issues in the Lame Duck Session
Regardless of who wins in November, Congress will have to address the looming threat of budget sequestration and other macro budget issues in a Lame Duck session. Posted: October 2, 2012. -
The Grant Center Encourages Inclusion of High End Digital Content in New GEAR UP Program
The Grant Center prepares comments on U.S. DOE??s GEAR UP program encouraging the addition of digital content resources. Filed: June 29, 2012. -
The Grant Center Drafts APTS Comments on Race To The Top - District Grant Competition
APTS comments on the DOE??s proposed priorities for the Race to the Top District grant competition to expand opportunities for multiplatform digital content and services. Filed: June 7, 2012. -
Race To The Top Program Invites School Districts to Apply: What RTT-D Means for Stations
In this round of Race To The Top funding, the DOE will provide funds to school districts, instead of states, with an important hook for stations. Posted: May 31, 2012. -
A Closer Look at U.S. Department of Labor Programs
Two open grant competitions at the U.S. Department of Labor could provide funding opportunities for stations. Posted: March 26, 2012. -
Spotlight on Potential Partners: Libraries and Museums
Consider looking to your local library or museum as potential partners. Public media stations are partners on projects that recently received funding from IMLS. Posted: February 6, 2012. -
How to Fund and Sustain your American Graduate Project
Federal and foundation opportunities to further stations?? efforts in the American Graduate initiative. -
The Grant Center Drafts APTS Comments on the Department of Education’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2014
APTS comments on the DOE??s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011 ??? 2014 providing greater opportunities for public media involvement in education. Filed January 24, 2012. -
Grant Center Provides Resources to Extend CPB Initiatives
If your station is involved in either CPB's American Graduate or the Women and Girls Lead initiative, use The Grant Center's resources to seek funding to extend the reach or length of your project. -
New Momentum for ESEA: The Senate's Draft and the Law's Future
The Senate is moving forward with reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Learn about the new and returning education programs in the current draft. Posted: November 1, 2011. -
ValleyPBS National Park Service Grant will Support Japanese-American Incarceration Documentary, PBS Learning Media Content
June 2017. This article explores ValleyPBS' recent grant from the National Park Service, including how they got the grant and tips for other stations pursuing large federal grants. -
Funding Opportunities After the End of the Fiscal Year
Learn more about the SEED program from the Department of Education and the Digital Promise initiative from the White House. Posted: October 3, 2011. -
Public Media and Expanded Learning Opportunities Trends: New Partnerships, New Opportunities, New Ideas
Find out what expanded learning opportunities are and how public media stations can use them to access more federal funding. Posted: August 29, 2011. -
Submitting Comments to Federal Agencies
Learn more about how federal agencies request and receive comments and how you can make sure federal agencies understand your priorities. -
Promise Neighborhoods Applicants Receive Advantage for Partnering with Public Broadcasters
Comments submitted to the Department of Education influence the 2011 Promise Neighborhood grant competition. Now is the time to meet with your partners! -
USDA Rural Digital Conference Call
Download the recording from this Grant Center conference call with USDA's Petra Schultze. Air date: July 6, 2011. -
Department of Education Stimulus Programs Update
Get the inside scoop on three grant programs with upcoming deadlines. Posted: July 1, 2011. -
Serving Older Americans - Foundation Prospects
To help stations nationwide find support for work to inform and engage older Americans, the Grant Center compiled a list of foundations that fund programs and services related to aging. -
Talking to Local Foundations about Journalism and Media Grants
What do local and community foundations think about journalism and media? What questions and concerns do they have about supporting media? Learn how to make your case. -
Funding Dropout Prevention Work
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has just launched a new initiative to combat the dropout crisis in this country. -
APTS and DEI Announce CPB Grant To Expand The Grant Center, Public Broadcasting's Premier Source for Grant Seekers
APTS and DEI have received a grant from CPB to expand The Grant Center, which identifies and helps secure new sources of federal and foundation funding for public broadcasters. -
APTS Grant Center Submits Comments to the U.S. Department of Education
APTS, PBS and CPB comment on the U.S. Department of Education's proposed priorities for Promise Neighborhoods competitions in FY 2011 and future years. Filed: April 11, 2011 -
Decline in Journalism: Layoffs Mapped
This online map of newspaper layoffs and buyouts can help communicate the scope of the problem. -
New Funding Opportunity: D.C. Public Schools Effective Teaching Video Project
The D.C. Public Education Fund is soliciting applications from video producers to create a video library for teachers that will allow teachers to see what effective teaching looks like. -
Guide to NASA Funding
Grant Center staff met with the Associate Administrator for Education at NASA to learn more about the operating and funding structures within the agency. -
Local Foundations and Local News
With the decline of traditional news outlets, local foundations are beginning to increase their investment in information and media. -
APTS Grant Center Submits Comments to U.S. Department of Education
With CPB and PBS, the Grant Center submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education on discretionary grants. Filed: September 7, 2010.