Public media funding

Public media funding refers to the financial support that government agencies, grants, and sometimes viewer or listener donations provide to organizations like public radio and television stations. This funding helps produce educational, cultural, and news content that serves the public interest. Unlike commercial media, public media relies less on advertising revenue and more on this support to maintain independence, ensure access for all, and deliver high-quality programming. The funding process involves budgets allocated by government bodies and voluntary contributions from audiences, aiming to sustain media that informs, educates, and connects communities.