America's Public Television Stations

APTS Associate Member Spotlight: NHK WORLD

APTS is proud to have NHK WORLD TV as an Associate Member. NHK WORLD TV is the English language channel of Japan’s sole public television broadcaster NHK, a worldwide leader in news, public affairs, information, lifestyle and other programming.

The 2017 Public Media Summit - Monday, February 27 through Wednesday, March 1 in Washington, D.C. - will mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. To register, click here.

NLC Posts APTS Blog on Public Safety

The National League of Cities (NLC) features the APTS blog, "How Cities Can Share Crucial Information During Emergencies." The blog describes how the Houston Fire and Police Departments work with Houston Public Media using datacasting technology to help first responders communicate with each other and deliver public safety services to the local community.

Rocky Mountain PBS Provides Resources To Families and Caregivers

Rocky Mountain PBS launches a multi-state, multi-station initiative that offers an innovative way to supply information resources to families and informal caregivers who work with young children.

Iowa Public Television Premiers IPTV KIDS Clubhouse

The IPTV KIDS Clubhouse series engages children and parents, enrichs on-air children’s programming, and supplies schools and libraries with educational resources.

NET Improves Reading Skills of English Language Learners

Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET) partners with Lakeview Elementary to improve English Language Learners reading abilities while still embracing their native languages.

AETN Provides Training For Educators Through ArkansasIDEAS

Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) provides innovative professional development training for educators through ArkansasIDEAS.

KUED Holds Ready To Learn Family Nights

KUED in Salt Lake City, Utah, reaches 38,000 low-income parents and children each year through Ready To Learn Family Nights.

LPB Provides A Forum For Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse

Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) provides citizens a forum to voice their opinions and concerns about issues affecting Louisiana on the monthly news and public affairs program, Louisiana Public Square.

The APTS State Funding Resource

The APTS State Funding Resource provides tools and guidance to support station efforts to establish, defend and increase state funding.

NEWS

APTS Applauds FCC For Setting Aside Ownership Reporting Order For Noncommercial Educational Television Stations

Statement from Patrick Butler, APTS President & CEO, on FCC setting aside the Media Bureau...

APTS Webinar: Compliance with CPB Requirements

On Monday, January 30, 2017, APTS held a webinar reviewing requirements and new developments on...

GRANT CENTER

A Guide to National Science Foundation Funding Opportunities and Strategies

Updated February 2017. The Grant Center for Public Media has created a new resource to help public...

STEM-C Partnerships

This NSF program supported partnerships that promote effective K-12 STEM education in both formal...

About Us

America's Public Television Stations (APTS) is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1979. APTS represents the overwhelming majority of the 170 public television licensees nationwide. The mission of APTS is to conduct – in concert with member stations – advocacy, planning, research and communications activities to foster strong and financially sound noncommercial television. APTS also works to ensure member stations’ commitment and capacity to perform essential public service missions in education, public safety and civic leadership for the American people.