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2013

Local Journalism Centers

CPB seeks to enhance the capacity of public radio and television stations to create high quality original journalism by supporting the establishment of multimedia reporting collaborations or Local Journalism Centers (LJCs) among small groups of stations. CPB is offering grants to qualified groups of three or more stations willing to form LJCs.

2013 Radio Community Service Grant Program Open to New Applicants

Successful applicants will be noncommercial public radio stations that provide significant public service programming to their communities. Stations selected to enter the Community Service Grant (CSG) program during CPB's FY2013 will need to meet all of the criteria outlined in the FY2013 Radio General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria (General Provisions).

2012

CPB Emergency Alert and Communication Grants

In order to help public television and radio stations successfully engage with their local community's public safety authorities to provide essential alert and communications services during emergencies, CPB is offering Emergency Alert and Communication (EAC) Grants.

2011

2012 Radio Community Service Grant Program Open to New Applicants

Successful applicants will be noncommercial public radio stations that provide significant public service programming to their communities. Stations selected to enter the Community Service Grant (CSG) program at the beginning of CPB's FY2012 (October 1, 2011) will need to meet all of the criteria outlined in the FY2011 Radio General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria (General Provisions)

Dropout Awareness and Youth Engagement Initiative Public Media Community Hubs

In response to the nation's dropout crisis, CPB is soliciting proposals from public television stations in high-need communities to become Public Media Community Hubs.

2010

Dropout Awareness and Youth Engagement Initiative Manager

In close consultation with CPB, the Initiative Manager will oversee, coordinate and support the integrated components of the initiative which include national and local on-air and online content, interactive educational curricula, and on-the-ground community engagement.

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY10-01 Funding Cycle

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with guidance from the Digital Consultation Panel which is comprised of leadership from public radio and television membership organizations and representatives of the station community, has recommended an additional allocation of funds for digital radio transmission projects.

CPB Workforce Diversity Associates Program

CPB is initiating this Request for Proposals to encourage and solicit stations and content developers interested in participating in a workforce diversification program, geared towards targeted employment opportunities, for a diverse group of media professionals.

Strengthening Local Journalism, Round Two

This Request for Proposals calls for the creation of Local Journalism Centers in the South and the Northwest United States.

My Source Impact Communication Grants

Funding to empower public television and radio stations to communicate their community impact to on a local, regional, and statewide level to key decision makers, community leader and stakeholders.

2009

Grow the Audience: Strengthening Local Journalism

This Request for Proposals seeks proposals from groups of 3-6 stations willing to form multi-platform reporting Local Journalism Centers around a single topic or issue that will result in an elevated quality and quantity of journalism. The Local Journalism Centers should create compelling content and community engagement opportunities that include audio, video, text, photos, blogs, social networking, dynamic syndication, and mobile applications.

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY09-01 Funding Cycle

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with guidance from the Digital Consultation Panel which is comprised of leadership from public radio and television membership organizations and representatives of the station community, has recommended an additional allocation of funds for the conversion of digital radio transmitters. Transmitter conversion grants are the highest priority for the radio digital conversion fund (Priority I grants).

Economy Response Grant Program

CPB has created the Economy Response Grant program in response to the widespread economic downturn, and is open to all CPB-qualified public radio and television stations. The program seeks to support stations' efforts to help their communities through initiatives that establish collaboration with community partners and that raise awareness of the impact the current economic crisis is having on the station's community.

Public Media Innovation Fund Round 4

The Public Media Innovation Fund Round Four is seeking to make investments in a small number of educationally-oriented projects that can support public broadcasting's role to increase economic and financial literacy.

Engaging Communities on the Economy

The Engaging Communities on the Economy Grants may be used by stations to convene civic leaders, community groups and citizens in productive dialogue - in person, on-air or online - addressing regional and local economic issues. Grants may be used to plan or conduct collaborative projects in response to identified community needs related to the financial crisis (e.g., joblessness, bankruptcies, credit card debt).

2008

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY08-02 Funding Cycle

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with guidance from the Digital Consultation Panel which is comprised of leadership from public radio and television membership organizations and representatives of the station community, has recommended an additional allocation of funds for the conversion of digital radio transmitters. Transmitter conversion grants are Priority I for the radio digital conversion fund.

My Source Community Impact Awards

The My Source Community Impact Awards are designed to recognize and showcase examples of local public broadcasting's connection to community. CPB will honor awardees at the 2009 National Leaders Meeting.

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY08 Funding Cycle

CPB-qualified radio stations are eligible to apply for a digital conversion grant of up to $75,000 per transmitter to be converted ($85,000 for minority and rural stations).

Digital Transition Assistance Program Scholarship

CPB is offering travel scholarships to qualified applicants to help defray the cost of attending the next Digital Transition Assistance Program (D-TAP), which will be held on September 16, 2008 in Austin, TX.

Public Media Innovation Fund Round 3

Round Three of the Public Media Innovation Fund will focus on new media sustainability by distributing as much as $200,000 in grants of up to $50,000.

CPB Scholars Work-Study Scholarship Program

CPB recognizes the importance of attracting talent to public broadcasting and cultivating the range of voices, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas within the industry. Accordingly, CPB has developed a work/study scholarship program in partnership with the Emma Bowen Foundation, an organization that facilitates minority student placements within the media industry.

2007

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY07 Funding Cycle

In 2007 the CPB Board approved an allocation of $7 million to the Digital Radio Conversion Fund. CPB is opening this round to distribute the allocation.

Public Media Innovation Fund Round 2

With the proliferation of new distribution platforms, the public broadcasting system is able to reach the American public in ways not before possible. In order to help stations seize these new opportunities, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has established a Public Media Innovation grant program (PMI) to support small-scale experimentation.

Public Awareness Initiative Pilot Program

Stations chosen to participate will have the opportunity to help shape the Public Awareness Initiative (PAI) and will receive significant professional support, including assistance with implementation ideas and strategy from Powell Tate Weber Shandwick Public Affairs (PTWS).

Public Media Innovation Fund Round 1

The Public Media Innovation Fund provides between $5,000 and $20,000 to stations to support small-scale experimentation in new distribution platforms.

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).

Digital Radio Conversion Fund FY06 Round Two Funding Cycle

In 2006 the CPB Board approved an allocation of $13 million to the Digital Radio Conversion Fund. Eighty five stations were awarded $7.3 million in digital conversion grant funds in August 2006. CPB is opening a second round to distribute approximately $5 million of the remaining allocation.

Community Engagement Initiative

The goal of this request for proposals is to invite a representative group of public broadcasting stations to take part in the Community Engagement Initiative, a two-year initiative representing a collaboration between the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, to deepen and expand station efforts at civic engagement.

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.

2007 CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation Studentship Grants

CPB recognizes the importance of attracting talent to public broadcasting and cultivating the range of voices, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas within the industry. Accordingly, CPB has developed two work/study scholarship programs (a three year program that engages students year-round and a 5 year summer-only program) through the Emma Bowen Foundation, an organization that facilitates minority student placements within the media industry.

Radio Station Renewal Project: Station Participation

CPB Radio believes public radio can significantly increase its overall levels of public service by materially improving the performance of key underperforming stations. Stations with a vision of providing greater public service to their communities will have the opportunity to participate in a CPB-funded, two-phase grant program designed to help them reach their potential. At CPB's discretion, this grant program will make available meaningful resources to stations with realistic potential for substantial improvement.

Public Radio Community Service Grants FY 2007

CPB is opening an application window to consider new station applicants to its Community Service Grant (CSG) program, and is prepared to allow 15 new entrants into the program in FY 2007 (beginning October 1, 2006).

2006 Digital Radio Conversion Fund

The CPB Board has approved an allocation of $13 million to fund the Fiscal Year 2006 Digital Radio Conversion fund.

2006 CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation Summer Internship Grant Program

Grants of up to $2,000 per internship salary per summer will be awarded on a 50% station matching basis.

Partnership for a Nation of Learners Community Collaboration Grant

Funds collaboration and shared resources that enable partners to meet clearly defined needs for one or more audience segments within their local communities.

2005

Rural Listener Access Incentive Fund

RLAIF Bonuses reward creative, sustainable rural public radio service. Stations may use the funds for general station operations.

2005 Digital Radio Conversion Fund

Funds for converting Public Radio stations to digital broadcasting.

2005 CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation Summer Internship Grant Program

Grants of up to $2,000 per internship salary per summer will be awarded on a 50% station matching basis.

Merger/Collaboration Planning Assistance Program

CPB continues to encourage stations to consider mergers and collaborations as a strategy to improve operational efficiency, develop economies of scale and secure long-term sustainability, and most importantly, as a way to strengthen stations' capacity to deliver local content and services. This program provides financial support to conduct the necessary due-diligence and to develop a merger and/or collaboration implementation plan.

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