The bill establishes a grant program aimed at supporting public broadcast stations in Michigan through the creation of a public media fund. The program will be administered by the Department of Education, with the Director responsible for overseeing the application process and determining eligibility for grants. Public broadcast stations must submit detailed applications that outline their mission, programming, financial needs, and proposed use of grant funds. The Director will evaluate applications based on criteria such as the station's commitment to public access and the relevance of its programming to community needs. Grants will be capped at $1,500,000.

Additionally, the bill creates the public media fund within the state treasury, which will be managed by the state treasurer. The fund will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year, ensuring that resources remain available for future grants. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the bill appropriates $13,000,000 from the general fund to support the public media fund and the grant program. This initiative aims to enhance access to educational and culturally relevant programming for Michigan residents.