CSG and ISIS Training Opportunities

Next Live Online Webinars

We strongly encourage all station/licensee staff assigned to ISIS security groups to sign up for as many live webinars and in-person workshops as needed to understand the use of ISIS, CSG compliance and certification, and how to complete CSG legal, financial, survey and other reporting forms. Inquiries related to SABS and SAS should be sent to SABS@cpb.org and SAS@cpb.org, respectively. For all other inquiries, please email CSG@cpb.org.

Pre-Recorded Web-Based Training

Recorded on Jan 09, 2025

Completing the Station Activities Benchmarking Study Survey (for TV CSG recipients)

This live training session is a practical how-to session on accurately completing the SABS survey. Attendees will be led through ALL sections of the survey and discuss the types of financial and non-financial information to be reported.

Presenters: 
Damon Frazier, BI Solutions
Lety Rivera, Grants & Training Support Specialist

Recorded on Jan 08, 2025

How to Complete the Station Activity Survey (TV & Radio)

This live session is a practical how-to session on accurately completing the SAS survey. Attendees will be led through ALL sections of the SAS survey and discuss the types of employment, salary, governing board and other information to be reported.

Presenters: 
Damon Fraizer, BI Solutions
Lety Rivera, Grants & Training Support Specialist

Recorded on Oct 09, 2024

Completing the Financial Summary Report

In this session, CPB staff present the financial reporting requirements that are unique to Financial Summary Report (FSR) filers and guide attendees through detailed instructions on completing the FSR. 

Presenters:
Ken Goulet Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Imad Khalid, Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review

Recorded on Oct 02, 2024

What is NFFS?

Non-federal financial support (NFFS) is an eligibility criterion for the CSG program as well as a key component in calculating annual CSG awards. NFFS is one of the primary reasons CSG recipients submit an annual financial report to CPB. This webinar explains the concept of NFFS and provides methods for determining the NFFS eligibility of direct and in-kind revenue. This session is for all CSG recipients – regardless of experience level and whether they file an AFR or FSR. 

Presenters:
Ken Goulet Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Imad Khalid, Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review

Recorded on Sep 25, 2024

Introduction to Financial Reporting

This webinar provides a basic overview of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and the Annual Financial Summary Report (FSR) that grantees file to comply with financial reporting requirements of the CSG program. CPB staff will review why annual financial reporting to CPB is required and the important role non-federal financial support plays in CSG calculations. Attendees will learn how to file these reports in CPB's online Integrated Station Information System. 

Presenters:
Ken Goulet Sr. Financial Review Specialist, 
Imad Khalid, Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review

Recorded on Sep 18, 2024

CSG Certification of Eligibility

This webinar provides instructions on how grantees complete the Certification of Eligibility (COE) form to accept their annual radio or TV Community Service Grant offer. 

Presenters: 
Sharon Simmons, Manager, Grants Administration  
Forrest Lillibridge, Director, Grants Administration

Recorded on Sep 12, 2024

CSG Requirements and Resources

This webinar provides a basic introduction to the General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria for radio and TV Community Service Grant recipients and information on resources and training to support grantees’ compliance efforts.  

Presenters:
Kate Arno VP, CSG and Station Initiatives
Andrew Charnik Director, CSG Policy & Administration
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review

Recorded on Aug 21, 2024

How to Complete Harassment and Bias Prevention Training

This webinar allows grantees to learn about the annual Harassment and Bias Prevention training requirement. Station training administrators should attend this one-hour session that provides an opportunity to learn more about how to use EVERFI and its related tools. 

Presenters: 
Andrew Charnik Director, CSG Policy & Administration
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review
Sarah Downs, CSG Project Coordinator

Recorded on Jan 30, 2024

What is NFFS?

Non-federal financial support (NFFS) is an eligibility criterion for the CSG program as well as a key component in calculating annual CSG awards. NFFS is one of the primary reasons CSG recipients submit an annual financial report to CPB. This webinar explains the concept of NFFS and provides methods for determining the NFFS eligibility of direct and in-kind revenue. This session is for all CSG recipients – regardless of experience level and whether they file an AFR or FSR.

Presenters:
Ken Goulet Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Imad Khalid, Sr. Financial Review Specialist
Tim Bawcombe Director, TV CSG Policy & Review