Why Community Media?

Whether it is local journalism, storytelling, live events, music discovery, or the exploration of cultural nuance and meaning, NFCB member broadcasters provide a nexus where community life and civic life meet and interact at the local level. Local community media is people powered and it helps communities thrive.

~ Sally Kane, former NFCB CEO

The City of Lafayette Colorado Government Youth Advisory Commission
(LYAC) youth and KGNU Community Radio’s Boulder Media Gardens Bilingual Media Trainer, Martin Better

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Community Media News

AdvocacyIndustry NewsNFCB UpdatesOne Year Later, We Have Better Words
August 6, 2026

One Year Later, We Have Better Words

Last July, Congress rescinded federal funding for public media. In the months that followed, much of the conversation understandably focused…
AdvocacyIndustry NewsNFCB UpdatesThe Story We Keep Missing About Rural America
August 6, 2026

The Story We Keep Missing About Rural America

Sixty-three percent of NFCB's member stations serve rural communities. For decades, those stations have shared stories that often don't match…
AdvocacyNFCB UpdatesThe Soundtrack of the American Civic Experience
July 2, 2026

The Soundtrack of the American Civic Experience

Summer is finally here. For many of us, this season offers an opportunity to slow down, spend a little more…
NFCB UpdatesCelebrating America, Community Radio Style!
July 2, 2026

Celebrating America, Community Radio Style!

There is a lot to ponder and reflect upon as America nears its 250th anniversary. We at NFCB are inspired…

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Stations

25

University
Stations

19

Tribal
Stations

74

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Stations

65

Low Power
FM Stations

55

Stations with CommunityService Grants

Thanks to NFCB

“...we feel better prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities before us. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to strengthening Community Radio Stations across the country and thank you for investing in our continued success and growth.”

Tim Russo, KGNU Station ManagerCommunity Radio for Boulder & Denver

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