Media Infrastructure

A high-speed, unfettered Internet, community-based media arts organizations, PBS, NPR, Public/Educational/Government (PEG) public access stations, or mobile phones are all a part of our media infrastructure—GFEM provides funders with information to help them in supporting media infrastructure, whether local, national, or international.

Funding During the Economic Downturn: A Strategy Discussion

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 2:00pm

Ethnic Media Expo and Awards

Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 9:00am - Friday, June 5, 2009 - 5:00pm

Atlanta, GA

ICT Policy and Technology Innovation in Africa

Eric Osiakwan presented this talk as part of the December 10, 2008, funder briefing in New York City by the African Grantmakers Affinity Group and GFEM. Eric is the Executive Secretary both of the ...

Open MIC Investor Coalition Files Shareholder Resolutions

Investor Coalition Seeks Reports from Internet Service Providers Regarding Impact of Network Practices on Freedom of Expression and Privacy

A Telecommunications Policy Agenda for the Obama Administration

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:00am

Washington, D.C.

Coalition Presents Obama-Biden Transition Team with Priorities for Broadband in Stimulus Package

Local and National Groups urge the Obama-Biden Administration and Congress to focus on Accountability, Local Approaches, Access and Adoption, Internet Freedom and a Coherent National Broadband Policy

34th Annual Community Radio Conference

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 9:00am

Prtland, Oregon

5th Annual Native Media Summit

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 9:00am

Portland, Oregon

Broadband Stimulus: A Down Payment on our Digital Future

[Source: The Guardian (UK), By Craig Aaron, Free Press]

Gates Foundation Announces $6.9M to Expand Broadband Speed and Public Access

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a $6.9 million pilot grant to public libraries in seven states to improve the speed of Internet connections. The foundation is splitting the ...