About GRBC

A station of the Gila River Indian Community

Connecting the community through stories, culture, information and local programming since January 2015.

Mission

Inform. Engage. Inspire. Programming that serves the people of the Gila River Indian Community.

Vision

A trusted community source where culture, language and local voices are seen and heard.

History

First in Indian Country

  1. January 2015

    GRBC goes on air as the first Low Power Television station operating in Indian Country with English and O’odham programming.

  2. Two channels

    29.1 KGRF-LD serves the community; 19.1 KGRX-LD reaches Valleywide.

  3. Around the clock

    A partnership with FNX keeps GRBC on air 24/7.

Community singers

English & O'odham

Programming in the community's languages

Culture, language, public safety, education, health and news, including O'odham language content that helps keep the language spoken at home.

Our role

Owned by the community

GRBC is owned by the Gila River Indian Community, a sovereign tribal nation of the Akimel O'odham and Pee Posh peoples.

Corporate profile

Organization
Gila River Broadcasting Corporation
Ownership
Gila River Indian Community
On air since
January 2015
Languages
English and O’odham
Office
7065 W Allison Rd #5015, Chandler, AZ 85226

Broadcast channels

29.1 KGRF-LD

Gila River, Districts 1–7

19.1 KGRX-LD

Valleywide

Free over the air, and on the air 24/7 with FNX.