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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.

Apr 18

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18, 2025) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 3 pm ET for discussion with counsel.
Apr 14

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2025) The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:30pm ET to discuss legal and contractual matters.
Apr 11

CPB Names Kathy Merritt as Chief Operating Officer and Debra Sanchez as Executive Vice President, Government and External Affairs and Acting Corporate Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11, 2025) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has promoted Kathy Merritt to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Debra Sanchez to Executive Vice President, Government and External Affairs and Acting Corporate Secretary.

Merritt will oversee CPB’s Operations, as well as Radio/Journalism, System Strategies, Next Generation Warning System, Community Service Grants, and Television Content departments.
Apr 8

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2025) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 6:15-7:15 pm ET for discussion with counsel.
Apr 4

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C, (April 4, 2025) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00pm ET for discussion with counsel..
Apr 4

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C, (April 4, 2025) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11 am ET, for discussion with counsel.
Apr 3

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on April 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C, (April 3, 2025) -- The CPB Board of Directors will meet in executive session on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 1:00pm ET, for discussion with counsel.
Mar 25

CPB Board of Directors to Meet on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2025) - The CPB Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Public session will be on April 1 from 9:30 – 11:45 am ET. On the draft agenda:
Mar 14

CPB Statement on Congress’ Approval of Continued Funding for Public Media

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2025) — Patricia Harrison, President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), issued the following statement today after the House and Senate approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) for Fiscal Year 2025, extending funding for public media. The legislation provides $535 million for CPB in Fiscal Year 2027, upholding the two-year advance appropriation for public media.

“We appreciate the bipartisan support from Congress on behalf of the more than 1,500 local public media stations across the nation.
Feb 5

CPB Awards Harvest Public Media $1 Million for Rural Journalism Expansion

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded a $1 million grant to Harvest Public Media, a public media journalism collaboration covering agricultural and rural issues that gives insight into the lives of people in the Midwest, Great Plains, and farming communities throughout the country. The three-year grant will help the station collaboration expand from nine to 15 states, increasing its reach and daily coverage of rural issues.