The Emergency Restructuring Program provides rapid-response access to pro bono
advisory services and limited financial assistance to help a community prevent service loss,
stabilize operations, and quickly restructure a public media organization or other service
provider. Approval of emergency funding is dependent on available funds from the Public
Media Bridge Fund.

The program is designed to:
● Stabilize essential public media service to communities with limited alternatives for
trusted local content, where short-term assistance can meaningfully protect
continued access to service.
● Support restructuring, partnering, or merging with other organizations to achieve
long-term sustainability and continuity of service.
● Provide immediate access to the legal, financial, and strategic guidance required to
pursue viable transition options.
This program is not designed to replace ongoing revenue or subsidies, address
long-standing financial challenges, or support projects that have been completed or are
well-funded. Instead, it provides a pathway to secure public media services in the wake of
immediate and unforeseen disruption