Monday, November 27, 2017
The Heinz Endowments has awarded The Fred Rogers Company a $3,000,000 grant over three years to fund new media content, educational technology, production equipment updates, and increased capacity for staff and income-generating properties.
The grant will help support creation of new programming that continues the educational, social, and creative themes of company founder Fred Rogers and his landmark PBS series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” including educational technology and expanded staffing, fundraising, marketing and community outreach.