CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING
AI Summary
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting public broadcasting initiatives, having distributed a total of $640.7 million across 413 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grant opportunities are available exclusively through relationship-based engagement and invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENSURE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO NON-COMMERCIAL, HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT AND TELECOM SERVICES.
Cause Areas
1
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
$779.9M
13%
INDEPENDENT TELEVISION SERVICES INC
$218.9M
4%
WGBH Educational Foundation
$206.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
823
Median 1st year grant
$235.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$287K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING?
No. CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING give?
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $235 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING make each year?
In 2025, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING awarded about 820 grants, totaling nearly $640.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING fund recently?
In 2025, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE, INDEPENDENT TELEVISION SERVICES INC, and WGBH Educational Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING?
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.