The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) aims to foster a vibrant public media system that delivers essential public telecommunication services to communities across America, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness.
The Collaborative Operations and Services (COS) grant program supports multistation initiatives that enhance collaboration, strategic alliances, and partnerships among stations to increase their collective impact and efficiency. This program aids stations in developing innovative models for sustainable operation, focusing on strategic restructuring through consolidation, alliances, and other collaborative forms. Grants are provided for both the facilitation, analysis, and research needed to establish collaboration parameters and for the implementation of substantial collaborative efforts. Eligible stations must demonstrate a readiness and commitment to collaborate to improve community service, excluding funds for major equipment purchases or initial discussion stages.