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Learn tips for how your station can respond and tell us about your current efforts at our Haitian Relief Resources page.
Share Your StoryWe want to shine a light on your good work. Send us links to local press you've earned and we'll share it with others. Email your earned press (and press releases) to news@mediaengage.org. Every month we'll highlight a selection of what we receive through our Newsblast and social media. Here are three stories we recently heard about:
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Advice on Broadband Funding Applications
NCME is pleased to collaborate with CPB and the APTS Grant Center on a series of two one-hour Webinars with Joanne Hovis, president of Columbia Telecommunications Corp. and authority on community broadband topics. Ms. Hovis will explain the broadband funding opportunities from The Recovery Act, clarify application requirements of the different initiatives, and answer questions to help participants develop their applications and maximize their chances for funding. Register now:
In preparation for the Webinars, download the Round 2 Grant Application Checklist.

Upcoming
Peer Webinars
2 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Innovative Media Models from Makers Quest 2.0 (MQ2) -MQ2 from the Association of Independents in Radio, Inc. (AIR) and CPB, is generating producer-driven new media through a mix of traditional public radio and digital media. Learn how these models are impacting local communities. – Register
2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Feb. 24 –The Public Media Economy Collaboration – Partners involved in CPB’s Economy Collaboration share ideas for the future and lessons learned. This is the third Webinar of a three-part series. Register
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The archived version of The Public Media Economy Story from Jan. 27 will soon be available to watch and share. The hour-long Webinar features resources and the latest multi-platform tools to enhance your station's local efforts around the economy.
Visit our archives to watch past Webinars.
NCME is HIRING
NCME seeks an experienced public service professional to fill the position of Deputy Director, a high-visibility leadership role at NCME.
NCME seeks an experienced public radio professional for Director of Radio Engagement as a member of the leadership team.
$4.8 Billion in Funding to Expand Broadband
Public broadcasting stations and their community partners can play an important role in expanding broadband to more Americans. The U.S. Commerce Department just announced a second round of broadband grants (equaling $4.8 billion) under the Recovery Act. Read details at BroadbandUSA and attend a regional workshop to learn about the application process.
Grants Available for Burns's New Broadcast
WETA is offering engagement grants of up to $5K for Ken Burns's THE TENTH INNING, a new two-episode program that will air in fall 2010. Application deadline is Feb. 18. For details, visit the WETA site. Sign-up here and we will notify you when the online application is available.
AGENDA POSTED FOR MAKING YOUR MEDIA MATTER
The Center for Social Media has posted details for 2010 Making Your Media Matter Conference scheduled to happen in D.C. Feb. 11-12. The conference is open to anyone who wants to learn “cutting-edge practices for making their media matter.” Visit their Web site to register.
Federal Funding for Race to the Top
Establish your station as a partner in education reform by collaborating with your state's department of education on their Race to the Top application. Contact the APTS Grant Center for assistance.









Emergency aid to
Not In Our Town (NIOT)
Minnesota Public Radio has created a variety of interactive online tools to help community members consider their personal spending choices. Visit the 


