System/Policy
FEMA limits NGWS applicants to states and tribal nations, bypassing CPB
The new notice of funding for fiscal year 2025 leaves open the possibility that public media stations could be subrecipients of the ...With CPB funding gone, public media must lean on creativity and community
Now is not the time to hoard our limited resources — the public is calling on us to rise to the occasion.Florida’s WFIT cuts three staff: ‘Funding loss is just too big’
The station is losing $240,000 annually from state and federal funding cuts.What we can learn from America’s long era with no public broadcasting
Forerunners of public media faced many challenges that could show a way forward in a system without CPB.PBS North Carolina will cut staff amid state and federal funding crisis
The station faces an annual loss of $4.8 million in federal support.NETA takes conference fully virtual as CPB prepares closeout
CPB is one of the primary financial supporters of the conference.APT cancels in-person Fall Marketplace conference, shifts to teleconference
PTPA’s Fall Meeting, which was to precede the conference, will also go virtual.CPB to wind down after federal funding loss
A “small transition team” will remain on staff through January, according to a CPB news release.Senate appropriations bill advances without funds for CPB
“This decision to provide no funding to CPB in FY 2026 will cause irreparable harm, especially to small and rural public media ...WQED to lay off 35% of staff due to federal funding cuts
The organization laid off 19 employees, primarily in its marketing, membership and production departments.Why a senator’s side deal to protect tribal stations might not be enough
Native stations will receive funds to replace their CSGs, but the loss of other CPB subsidies will drive up their operating costs.Laura Ross leaves CPB board amid legal fight over dismissal
Ross was one of three CPB directors who sued after the White House attempted to terminate their board positions.American Public Media Group plans layoffs amid $6M deficit
The organization is planning to lay off 5% to 8% of staff, according to MPR News.CPB prepares for closeout while hoping Congress reverses course
“It’s very difficult — hope on the one side, and sort of acceptance on the other,” CEO Patricia Harrison said.Bigger challenges lie ahead for public media. Here’s how to prepare.
The longer you wait to make changes, the fewer options you have in the long run.
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