UH authorizes FY27 NPR programming fees | University Of Houston-System Administration | NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

UH authorizes FY27 NPR programming fees

The University of Houston will pay National Public Radio about $1.57 million in FY2027 programming fees so Houston Public Media can air NPR content on KUHF. The one‑year payment, funded by gifts and grants, is being authorized as a contract action over $1 million.

Document date · May 21, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Original Term: $1,565,011

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Original Term: 1 year (FY27)

Renewal date

2027-08-31

Renewal

Annual NPR programming fees for KUHF; FY2027 fees exceed $1 million and are pre‑approved. Future years subject to separate approval if above threshold.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

University of Houston System Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-05-21

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by University Of Houston-System Administration?

National Public Radio was awarded this government contract by University Of Houston-System Administration, as recorded on May 21, 2026. The contract value is Original Term: $1,565,011.

How much is the National Public Radio contract with University Of Houston-System Administration worth?

The National Public Radio contract with University Of Houston-System Administration is valued at Original Term: $1,565,011.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in University of Houston System Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-05-21 (AgendaPacket), dated May 21, 2026 from University Of Houston-System Administration. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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