05
Jun
2012
MOLINE, ILLINOIS - WQPT recently received several grants to help support programming and technical capabilities for the station.
The Riverboat Development Authority awarded the station a $15,000 matching grant. This match will be used during the upcoming June Membership Campaign to encourage and maximize donations made to the station.
The Scott County Regional Authority confirmed a $19,820 grant award to cover a Technology Upgrade for the station. "It has been a great many years since we have updated our computers and fundraising hardware," said WQPT General Manager Rick Best. "This grant helps fulfill the new technology needs of the station.
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation has supported the station with a grant of $50,000 for local outreach and educational programs. "The support of Hubbell-Waterman goes directly to our programs like the WQPT First Book Club, which helps bring literature to students in title one schools and up to 100 workshops in classrooms throughout our area," said WQPT Educational Outreach Director, Ana Kehoe.
WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University located in Moline, Illinois.
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The Riverboat Development Authority awarded the station a $15,000 matching grant. This match will be used during the upcoming June Membership Campaign to encourage and maximize donations made to the station.
The Scott County Regional Authority confirmed a $19,820 grant award to cover a Technology Upgrade for the station. "It has been a great many years since we have updated our computers and fundraising hardware," said WQPT General Manager Rick Best. "This grant helps fulfill the new technology needs of the station.
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation has supported the station with a grant of $50,000 for local outreach and educational programs. "The support of Hubbell-Waterman goes directly to our programs like the WQPT First Book Club, which helps bring literature to students in title one schools and up to 100 workshops in classrooms throughout our area," said WQPT Educational Outreach Director, Ana Kehoe.
WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University located in Moline, Illinois.
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