Senate bill authorizes HBCU sports media grant program

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A section of the Protect College Sports Act called the Ignite HBCUs Sports and Media Act would authorize a competitive federal grant program to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities modernize broadband, campus technology and media production equipment used for live athletic events. Grants could last two to five years and institutions could receive multiple awards to upgrade television production, streaming operations, replay systems and fiber networks. Key details remain unresolved in the public Senate draft, including the authorization amount, which institutions qualify, whether matching funds are required, and whether Title III will survive final negotiations and receive appropriations.

Title III authorizes grants but lacks funding and eligibility details.