In a devastating setback for public media, Congress has rescinded $1.1 billion in previously approved federal funding.

But the fight to protect public media isn’t over. Congress is now advancing its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations process, and we have an opportunity to restore this vital funding. Send a message urging your Members of Congress to restore federal funding for public media.

Securing funding through the FY 2026 process will be an uphill battle. We must speak with one voice to make clear: this investment – about $1.60 per person per year – is essential. More than 70% of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding goes directly to local stations. This keeps rural, small, and Tribal stations on the air, safeguards life-saving emergency communications, boosts children’s educational outcomes, supports teachers and job seekers, and ensures local information, culture, and connection reach every corner of the country.

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