Library security grant demand spike
Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Rails)Illinois- Detected
- Sep 25, 2026
- 40 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
- Est. value
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From the meeting
8 million in requests, far more than the money available, and 60 grants were awarded. The top requests were for new or upgraded security cameras, key fobs for interior and exterior doors, panic button installation, and cybersecurity. This was a grant-funding status report, not a local award action.
Decision state: informational.
- Meeting date
- September 25, 2026
- Agency
- Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Rails)
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