Join our $900,000 Matching Challenge to Help Offset Montana PBS's $1.8 Million Federal Funding Cut
On July 24th, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025 into law, cancelling two years of previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Beginning in October, Montana PBS will experience a shortfall of $1.8 million, which represents 20% of our annual operating budget. We’re calling on you to help us bridge the gap.
Fortunately, we’re not asking you to do it alone. To meet this unprecedented challenge, a group of generous Montana donors has stepped forward with a $900,000 matching gift, pledging to match dollar-for-dollar every contribution from the public until the full funding gap is closed.
Our free, independent, and Montana-first service is more essential than ever right now.
In a divided world, documentaries like Class C and programs like Backroads of Montana inspire pride, unity, and cohesion by drawing attention to the shared experiences and common concerns of all Montanans.
In a time of public education cuts, our PBSLearningMedia, Media Mavericks, and Teacher’s Box initiatives resource teachers with materials to make learning more fun, engaging, and effective.
In time of fading local journalism, our Montana PBS Reports programming and our MPAN service inform and empower citizens by providing trustworthy, independent reporting and an unfiltered window to the inner workings of state government.
Montana PBS has always been a public service, supported primarily by Montanans like you. If you’ve ever watched our programming and felt connected to our state and its people, now is the moment for you to consider how much Montana PBS matters to you personally, and to step up. There will never be a better opportunity. Every dollar you donate will be doubled by our group of very generous donors.