Tag: CPB
Pubcasting coalition withdraws request for relief from EEO reporting
In joint comments filed with the FCC, pubcasters had asked for a review of "unnecessarily burdensome" rules on recruitment and hiring practices ...Public TV begins counting ‘invisible audiences’ for education content
Stations reach millions of people through off-air services such as parenting workshops but lack a common approach for measuring their reach and ...CPB’s American Graduate backs job training projects at stations
The corporation announced the grants, which range from $170,000 to $200,000, at the annual meeting of the National Educational Telecommunications Association.CPB unveils $500,000 in education engagement grants at NETA meeting
Up to 50 stations can receive grants for educational engagement initiatives “beyond existing models such as camps and workshops,” CPB said in ...Pubcasters ask FCC for relief on ATSC broadcast rule
PBS, CPB and APTS argue that for many stations, following the rule is "physically impossible."CPB partners with NETA on Thought Leader Forum
CPB President Pat Harrison said the forum “focuses on ways public media stations can enhance their educational content and services for new, ...After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico university shuts down PBS station
CPB had given $30,000 to help the station recover from hurricane damage.CPB gives PBS Kids channel $5.6M for games, outreach
The interactive game feature should roll out later this year, according to PBS.Las Vegas LPFM sues CPB over denial of grant
The president of Las Vegas Public Radio is asking for punitive damages of $1.7 million as well as other monetary damages.Broadcasters, nonprofits send help to Puerto Rico
Public broadcasters are sending equipment and engineers to the hurricane-ravaged island this week, while nonprofits and foundations are organizing to combat government ...NPR is considering three regions for piloting journalism hubs
The pilot hubs could be in place as early as this year.CPB IG recommends recouping $1.1M from WLRN for misreporting income, plus penalties
WLRN GM John LaBonia said repaying the funds “would be catastrophic” to the station and “would likely result in significant cutbacks.”CPB Board wants new approach to setting TV Community Service Grants
Vice Chair Bruce Ramer suggested starting with “a blank slate” on determining station CSGs.CPB inspector’s office asks for clarity in station accounting guidelines
Some institutional licensees are hitting snags in accurately calculating the value of indirect support.CPB grant will help stations expand investigative journalism
American Public Media, the recipient of the grant, will help stations with training and other resources.
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