Prairie Public

19 Grants from 1985 - 2023

  • Total Amount Received: $984,732
  • Location: Fargo, ND

Prairie Public Broadcasting is a trusted public service dedicated to building an exciting and productive future for the prairie and its people. Prairie Public offers a window on the world through national and regional television and radio programming; creates a forum for the most important issues facing our region with locally produced, topical programming; partners with others to foster education for all ages; and utilizes digital technology and web services to expand those valued services. Beginning with a single television transmitter in Fargo, Prairie Public Broadcasting has grown to become the premier broadcaster of public television and radio services throughout the prairie region. Through a media sponsorship, we are able to support local news media and reach people throughout the region to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

Grants received

$35,500 in 2023

  • Term: 12 Months

Prairie Public Broadcasting is a trusted public service dedicated to building an exciting and productive future for the prairie and its people. Prairie Public offers a window on the world through national and regional television and radio programming; creates a forum for the most important issues facing our region with locally produced, topical programming; partners with others to foster education for all ages; and utilizes digital technology and web services to expand those valued services. Beginning with a single television transmitter in Fargo, Prairie Public Broadcasting has grown to become the premier broadcaster of public television and radio services throughout the prairie region. Through a media sponsorship, we are able to support local news media and reach people throughout the region to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.

$30,700 in 2022

  • Term: 14 Months

2023 Media Sponsorship to support Prairie Public to provide trusted local, national and global news, quality arts and educational programming, and culturally engaging events that educate, involve, and inspire the people of the prairie region.

$30,700 in 2021

  • Term: 14 Months

This sponsorship provides support for Prairie Public Broadcasting to thrive as a community resource and be a trusted source of local and world news, quality arts and educational programming to the people of the prairie region.

$30,672 in 2020

  • Term: 14 Months

Underwriting to support news and programming produced in 2021

$30,360 in 2019

  • Term: 14 Months

Underwriting to support news and programming produced in 2020

$29,910 in 2018

  • Term: 15 Months

Underwriting to support news and programming produced in 2019

$29,910 in 2017

  • Term: 15 Months

Underwriting to support news and programming produced in 2018

$21,810 in 2016

  • Term: 15 Months

Underwriting to support news and programming produced in 2017

$21,810 in 2015

  • Term: 14 Months

Underwriting to support news and content produced and/or broadcast by Prairie Public

$39,950 in 2013

  • Term: 20 Months

The 'Stand Up ND Project' will foster discussion and raise awareness among children, educators, parents and community members about how to reduce bullying through radio, web, social media and face-to-face events.

$127,090 in 1998

  • Term: 11 Months

Toward the purchase of equipment to establish a statewide radio network in North Dakota

$100,000 in 1997

  • Term: 30 Months

To support regional public affairs programs

$29,250 in 1991

  • Term: 12 Months

To expand the development staff

$57,410 in 1989

  • Term: 12 Months

To test an advertising campaign for its television network

$84,660 in 1987

  • Term: 11 Months

To support market research for its public television network

$32,000 in 1987

  • Term: 15 Months

To support marketing activities for its radio network

$127,500 in 1986

  • Term: 12 Months

To support a membership challenge grant for 1986-87

$107,500 in 1985

  • Term: 12 Months

For a membership challenge grant

$18,000 in 1985

  • Term: 12 Months

For a membership challenge grant for Prairie Public Radio