Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 710

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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An anonymous donor pledged a $3 million donation to Arkansas’ public television station to help keep PBS programs in the state, the network’s foundation announced Tuesday.

The “challenge grant” requires $1 million to be used per year for three years, on the condition that the network retains its PBS membership and that the foundation matches every dollar with contributions from other donors, according to a press release.

“We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary lead …

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