All Archived Radio Programming Grants
2012
Strengthening Education Reporting
CPB seeks to enhance the capacity of public radio stations and national radio production organizations to create high quality multimedia journalism on important topics in education. CPB is seeking grant proposals for innovative original reporting that highlights challenges and solutions in American communities as they provide education in the 21st century. In particular, CPB seeks to support public radio stations and national producers in the creation of content that aligns with the American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative, which addresses the high school dropout crisis in our country.
- Closed: November 27, 2012
- Focus: American Graduate Initiative, Radio Programming
2011
Ombudsman for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
This Request for Proposals seeks competitive proposals from candidates for the position of Ombudsman for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- Closed: February 14, 2011
- Focus: Audience, Community Engagement, Objectivity and Balance, Radio Programming, TV Programming, Writing
2010
Services for African American Public Radio Stations
CPB seeks proposals from individuals or organizations for the planning, development and immediate implementation of services for public radio stations identified as African American public radio stations under CPB's Community Service Grant minority qualification (including stations licensed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
- Closed: March 26, 2010
- Focus: Community Engagement, Consulting, Local Service, Minority Audience, Radio, Radio Programming, Research, Strategy
2008
Latino Public Radio Program Service for Los Angeles
CPB seeks to increase public service to Latinos in the Los Angeles market by supporting development and piloting of a new public radio program service targeted to reach a defined segment of the Latino population.
- Closed: February 4, 2008
- Focus: Local Service, Minority Audience, Radio, Radio Programming
2007
Election 2008 Initiative
CPB seeks to fund a public media demonstration project focusing on the 2008 elections. The successful project will be national in scope and will embrace cross platform approaches to provide content, tools and interactive experiences that will result in a more informed, engaged electorate.
- Closed: July 30, 2007
- Focus: New Media, Radio, Radio Programming, Television, TV Programming
2007 Public Radio Program Fund
The Program Fund has available approximately $7.7 million to invest in national programming projects. CPB is targeting several strategic areas for program investment. The areas targeted present opportunities to further the mission of public radio, increase service on new media platforms and differentiate programming.
- Closed: February 28, 2007
- Focus: Radio, Radio Programming
2006
Radio Major Market Service Extension Project
CPB Radio seeks proposals from major market stations for bold programming, development, distribution and other activities. Awards will be based on potential service improvement and ability to achieve other priorities such as increased service to underserved audiences.
- Closed: December 29, 2006
- Focus: Radio, Radio Programming
2006 Public Radio Program Fund
Funding for specific types of programming: Coming Up Next... Public Radio Talent Quest, National News, Talk, and Information Programming, Music Programming, and Producer's Choice.
- Closed: March 31, 2006
- Focus: Radio, Radio Programming
2005
Public Radio Program Fund: Music Initiatives
Funds music or music-related programming.
- Closed: August 8, 2005
- Focus: Music Programming, Radio, Radio Programming
Native American Music Program Service
Funds a program service with a music mix that is relevant to Native American audiences across the country.
- Closed: March 18, 2005
- Focus: Minority Audience, Music Programming, Radio, Radio Programming
2005 Public Radio Program Fund
Funds radio programs.
- Closed: March 3, 2005
- Focus: Radio, Radio Programming
