2008 Radio Community Service Grants
CPB is opening an application window to consider new station applicants to its Community Service Grant (CSG) program, and is prepared to allow up to 15 new entrants into the program in FY 2008 (beginning October 1, 2007).
CPB distributes the majority of its funds for public broadcasting directly to Radio and Television stations through the Community Service Grant (CSG) Program. CSG funds are used to support general station operations and programming. Historically, entry to the Radio CSG program was limited to stations that provide the first public radio service to a region or minority stations in certain limited circumstances. Under the recently-revised policy approved by the CPB Board in late 2005, eligibility for the CSG program has been significantly expanded. Under the new policy, any station able to meet a specified minimum level of service to its community would be eligible for funding. As is the case for stations already receiving CSGs, applicant stations must also meet a variety of legal, managerial, staffing, and operational criteria as prerequisites for CSG funding.