The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and Western Illinois University are excited to announce the 2024 Western Illinois Digital Access Mini-Grant Program.
Donor Name: Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
State: Illinois
County: Adams County (IL), Brown County (IL), Hancock County (IL), Henderson County (IL), Knox County (IL), McDonough County (IL), Pike County (IL), Schuyler County (IL), Warren County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/24/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This grant is part of the DCEO Broadband READY initiative to increase broadband usage in underserved communities across Illinois.
The following is a list of the types of projects that are eligible.
- Purchasing e-book and/or audiobooks
- Technology that supports building digital literacy skills
- Promotional efforts to help boost usage of existing digital resources
- Offering digital skill workshops or coding classes
- Building a makerspace or adding other hands-on digital learning tools
Funding Information
Apply for up to $500 to address digital access in your community.
Project Period
The grants are intended to last up to one year from the receipt of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
All RAILS public libraries in the following counties are eligible to apply:
Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, Warren
Restrictions
The following types of projects will not be considered:
- Individual author visits, book fairs, conference/seminars, or any other one-time events that do not correspond with an ongoing promotional effort.
- Building projects, vehicles, or purchases of furniture; please note that projects that include promotion/marketing of these materials may be considered, but funds cannot be used for construction costs or the physical materials themselves.
- Requests for reimbursement of staff-time, wages or salaries.
- Purchases of alcohol, gifts, or catering for events.
For more information, visit RAILS and Western Illinois University.
