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Federal funding is gone. But not us.

Congress has voted to eliminate $1.1 billion in already approved federal funding for public media.

That’s money GBH and stations like ours across the country were counting on to keep doing what we do best: telling real stories, educating, informing, and connecting people.

This isn’t just a budget cut. It’s a choice that could impact how we stay informed and connected as a society.

For decades, GBH and public media stations nationwide have been trusted sources for:

-Parents and educators seeking free, high-quality educational content.
-Communities needing local news and cultural programming that reflects their voices.
-Lifelong learners who turn to shows like NOVA, FRONTLINE, and American Experience for in-depth, fact-based reporting.

Public media isn’t driven by profit. It’s powered by people, by you. 

We’re not backing down – we’re fired up.

At GBH, we’re responding to this challenge with a renewed commitment to:

-Independent journalism
-Free educational content for all ages
-Stories that reflect real people and real communities

But we can’t do it alone.

Public media helped shape your world, now it’s your chance to help shape its future.

If Arthur was a childhood favorite, FRONTLINE sparked your investigative spirit, or NOVA fed your curious mind, now is the moment to support GBH, which has grown with you.

Your donation today helps ensure that future generations have access to the same trusted, enriching programs that shaped your world.
Donate Now
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We create your favorite national programs.

From groundbreaking documentaries to heartstopping dramas, from award-winning investigative journalism to the nation’s oldest treasure hunt, GBH produces programs that make up the primetime line up for PBS, reaching nearly 30 million people per week. For more than 20 years, Americans have said they trust PBS more than any other national institution.
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We care about kids.

For more than 50 years, GBH has produced iconic programs like Arthur and Molly of Denali, with the focus on empowering kids and families, while also encouraging them to be lifelong learners.

We’re also the home of PBS LearningMedia, public media’s flagship digital learning service that offers thousands of free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, and instructional resources for K-12 teachers and students.
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We produce trusted journalism.

Every day, GBH provides credible, facts-based, distinctive local, national, and international news. In an era of expanding news deserts and polarization, our reporting on GBH 89.7 and GBH News platforms connects the Commonwealth by partnering with CAI and NEPM to bring Bay State residents more comprehensive coverage of what matters to them. Globally, The World’s distinctive coverage and FRONTLINE’s investigative reporting have won every major journalism and broadcasting award.
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We are community driven.

Named the most trusted media institution in our region, we work to earn your trust every day. Offering live programs at the BPL Studio, where the public can ask elected officials questions on Boston Public Radio and see The Culture Show's live broadcast, as well as experience free music, poetry, and more.
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We have a legacy of innovation.

We created how-to television with the advent of Julia Child’s The French Chef and This Old House. We’re also proud of our rich history in accessibility, as we were the first to introduce and use closed captions and audio descriptions for broadcast, and continue to innovate in the space today.
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And we contribute nationally, too.

We partner with PBS stations on events and toolkits to serve kids, educators, and the general public in their area.
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Public media is for everyone.

Our programs belong to you. Our television audiences span the political spectrum.

2 Ways to Be a Supporter


  • 1. DONATE TO GBH

    Whether you are joining us for the first time, increasing your membership level, or making an additional gift, now is the time to show that your voice matters.

    Donate Today

  • 2. GET INVOLVED

    Contact your members of Congress and tell them that federal funding for public media is essential, and they should join the fight to protect it.
    Learn More