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Firelight Media Faces 41% Funding Cut, Launches Firelight Fund

11/12/2025

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Firelight Media faced a 41% funding loss in September due to cuts from PBS and federal agencies.
Loira Limbal, President of Firelight Media, says the cuts threaten programming and infrastructure.
Limbal plans to solicit support from wealthy individuals as corporate and private philanthropy declines.
She paused two programs to launch the Firelight Fund, which will distribute $580,000 to 16 projects.
Announcements will occur on Nov. 14.

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Story summary

Firelight Media faced a 41% funding loss in September due to cuts from PBS and federal agencies.
Loira Limbal, President of Firelight Media, says the cuts threaten programming and infrastructure.
Limbal plans to solicit support from wealthy individuals as corporate and private philanthropy declines.
She paused two programs to launch the Firelight Fund, which will distribute $580,000 to 16 projects.
Announcements will occur on Nov. 14.