Since 1968, CPB has been the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting and the largest single source of funding for public radio, television, and related online and mobile services. For approximately $1.35 per American per year, CPB provides essential operational support for the nearly 1,500 locally-owned and -operated public television and radio stations, which reach virtually every household in the country.
Federal Appropriation
CPB distributes its appropriation in accordance with a statutory formula outlined in the Public Broadcasting Act. Ninety-five percent of CPB's appropriation goes directly to content development, community services, and other local station and system needs.
Current Requests.
Operating Budget
The Operating Budget follows statutory obligations, past board decisions, and precedents set forth by prior contractual commitments
Business Plan
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s (CPB) annual business planning cycle has three stages: a review of the Corporation’s Goals and Objectives, approval of the operating budget, and endorsement of the Business Plan.
Funding By State
Grants and Allocations by Fiscal Year, by State.
Audited Financial Statements
Combined Financial Statements.
- Fiscal Year 2019 337KB
- Fiscal Year 2018 301KB
- Fiscal Year 2017 168KB
- Fiscal Year 2016 299KB
- Fiscal Year 2015 162KB