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PSC approves $500,000 round of USF nonprofit access grants, awards partial funding to United Way of Wisconsin
Summary
The Public Service Commission approved $500,000 in USF nonprofit access grants for 15 recipients, following staff scoring of 40 eligible applications (41 submitted, one ineligible). Commissioners backed staff recommendations, partially funding United Way of Wisconsin for statewide reach.
The Public Service Commission on March 19 approved $500,000 in nonprofit access grants from the Universal Service Fund (USF), awarding funds to the top 15 merit-ranked applicants and partially funding United Way of Wisconsin.
Chair Strand, introducing docket 5-NF-2026, said the program exists under Wisconsin Administrative Code PSC 160.125 to help low-income customers, people with disabilities and residents in high-cost areas gain affordable access to telecommunications. Staff opened the FY2026 round on Dec. 4, 2025 and…
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