PAB Broadcast Innovation Grant Program

This grant program fosters continuing education and training for station managers and staff through professional development stipends.

Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania PAB member stations

Eligibility:

• Station managers applying on behalf of employees
• All member station staff levels

Funding Details:

• Award Amount: $250 expense stipend per participant
• Payable To: Station or participant directly
• Use: Any board-approved advancement program offered regionally or nationally

Approved Programs Include:

• NAB
• RAB
• TVB
• NATPE
• Conclave
• CRS
• Poynter Institute
• Other programs with special approval from PAB

Requirements:

• PAB requests social media endorsement post during participation
• Permission to potentially use content on PAB website, Facebook, or Twitter

Organization: Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, 208 North 3rd Street - Suite 105, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-482-4820

Application Process

1. Station manager applies on behalf of the employee
2. Specify the board-approved professional development program
3. If program is not on the standard list, contact PAB office to request special approval
4. Submit application to PAB
5. Award is paid to station or participant directly
6. Participant provides social media endorsement post during program participation

Contact for Applications: Gail Ponti (gponti@pab.org) or Joe Conti (jconti@pab.org)