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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Awards $2.9 Million Grant to American Public Television to Expand National Distribution of Locally Produced Content

Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2026) — As the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) concludes its grantmaking, the organization today announced a $2.9 million grant to American Public Television (APT) to a new initiative designed to help local public television stations complete, distribute, and promote locally produced content for national audiences.

Feb 22

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Names Evan Slavitt Senior Vice President and General Counsel

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 26, 2024) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has named Evan Slavitt as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective March 11. As CPB’s chief legal officer, he will promote and defend the company’s legal interests, monitor compliance with federal and D.C. law, and ensure adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct in CPB’s administration of the federal appropriation for public broadcasting.
Feb 12

Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Premieres on PBS

WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2024) —The new concert special ELTON JOHN & BERNIE TAUPIN: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG will premiere on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8 PM ET on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings). The 90-minute program honors the longtime singer-songwriter duo as the two iconic artists receive this year’s distinguished recognition from the Library of Congress. The music special will be recorded in Washington, D.C., in March 2024.
Feb 2

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 2, 2024) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet virtually on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 2 – 5:30 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
Jan 26

CPB Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee to Meet on Thursday, February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2024) -- The Audit and Finance Committee of the CPB Board of Directors will meet virtually on Thursday, February 8, from 2 to 3:30 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
Dec 22

CPB Response to Letter from Senator Ted Cruz

Attached is a letter that CPB President and CEO Patricia Harrison sent today to Senator Ted Cruz, responding to his letter of December 8, 2023.

Full letter: CPB Response Letter to Senator Cruz
Nov 28

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on Monday, December 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2023) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in Washington, D.C. on Monday, December 11, from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
Nov 6

CPB and PBS Partner With 19 Public Media Stations to Support Early Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 7, 2023) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS today announced partnerships with 19 public media stations across the country centered on an innovative model of community engagement, extending the reach and impact of Ready To Learn-funded PBS KIDS early learning resources to local communities. Each station will receive $150,000 over the next two years, contingent on congressional funding, through the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

The stations are:
Nov 6
CPB Board of Directors Executive Compensation Committee to Meet on November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 6, 2023) -- The Executive Compensation Committee of the CPB Board of Directors will meet telephonically on Wednesday, November 15, from 2–3:30 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
- Approval of Minutes (public session – 2 minutes)
- Personnel Matters (executive session)
With the exception of the executive session, the public may listen to this meeting. Please contact CPB at ocsec@cpb.org for instructions.
Oct 26
CPB Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee to Meet on November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 26, 2023) -- The Audit and Finance Committee of the CPB Board of Directors will meet virtually on Tuesday, November 7, from 1–2 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
- Approval of Minutes (public session – 5 minutes)
- Personnel Matter (executive session – 30 minutes)
- Future Agenda Items
With the exception of the executive session, the public may listen to this meeting. Please contact CPB at ocsec@cpb.org for instructions.
Oct 19

FRONTLINE Announces “FRONTLINE Short Docs”

October 11, 2023 (BOSTON) – FRONTLINE, the PBS investigative documentary series produced at GBH in Boston, has announced the pilot season of "FRONTLINE Short Docs" — a new, streaming original series crafted for young adults.