Grassley: $70,531 to the University of Northern Iowa from the U.S. Department of Commmerce

            WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration is awarding a $70,531 emergency grant to the University of Northern Iowa through the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program.

 

            “These emergency funds will help KUNI replace their flood damaged equipment,” Grassley said. “This will be another step forward for the campus and community as they work hard to return to everyday activities.”

            The University of Northern Iowa will use the funds to replace the damaged KUNI-FM’s transmission line and the associated equipment.

 

            The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program provides matching grants that support the expansion and improvement of public telecommunications services for public facilities that deliver educational and cultural programs, support the replacement and improvement of the public broadcasting infrastructure including the upgrade to digital technologies and support a variety of technology-oriented distance learning projects for educational institutions and non-profit organizations.