Trusted. Valued. Essential.

TRUSTED. VALUED. ESSENTIAL.

For over 65 years, New Hampshire PBS has been a trusted resource for Granite Staters, delivering free, quality content and services that educate, inform and keep our communities safe.

TRUSTED. We empower teachers, homeschoolers and students of all ages.

Commercial-free educational TV
Research-supported learning resources
Free & accessible to all
Partnerships with schools, community centers and libraries to give everyone access to educational resources and engaging content

VALUED. We are community driven.

In-depth reporting with the public affairs and discussion online show The State We're In
Local history and culture stories with Our Hometown
High school quiz show with Granite State Challenge
Stories about people connecting with nature and adventure with the NHPBS award-winning series, Windows to the Wild

ESSENTIAL. We are a critical public safety lifeline.

Emergency Alerts: Delivering critical early warning communications statewide to keep you safe
Reliable Resources: Providing clear guidance during crises when it matters most
Accessible: For everyone, including rural and remote communities

Free Quality Programs for All

Your Community.
Your Stories.

Your Community. Your Stories.

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR STORIES. YOUR PBS STATION.

Hosting In-depth Conversations: We bring you point-counterpoint discussions and explore the issues that matter most to you.
Bringing Communities Together: From live events to community initiatives, we create opportunities for connection, dialogue and shared experiences across the Granite State.
Preserving Our Stories: We celebrate and preserve the rich history and culture of our region.
Connecting Strong Partners: We connect with organizations statewide to amplify important interviews, facilitate critical discussions and bring different voices to the forefront.

Federal Funding for Public Media

Local public media stations are among the last locally managed outlets, serving 99% of the U.S. population, including stations in rural and remote areas.

Represents .01% of the federal budget
About $1.60 per person each year
About 18% of the NHPBS annual budget

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure public media remains relevant in the age of social media, streaming platforms, podcasts and a proliferation of other news and entertainment sources?

As community-centered and responsive organizations, public media has embraced digital transformation, offering content via streaming platforms and online channels, such as YouTube to meet audiences where they are. Especially in communities that don’t have access to many TV stations, PBS offers rural and remote communities with access to trusted educational content, local events that connect our communities and emergency alerts and warnings.

What percentage of your funding comes from taxpayers, and how is that money spent?

Federal funding for public broadcasting amounts to about $1.60 per person annually and about 18% of the NHPBS budget. This critical seed money is maximized locally to provide essential public services, including children’s educational content and community resources, lifesaving public safety services, and content and services that help engage communities and contribute to a stronger, more connected society.

Which programs or services would be most affected if public media loses government funding?

A cut to federal funding is a serious threat to the existence of local public television stations, which puts all programming and services at risk. It would be especially problematic for rural stations and children’s educational content. These are the areas that commercial media often does not attempt to serve, and likely wouldn’t, due to their for-profit model.