Danville Public Library has been chosen to receive a $22,479 grant from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to provide technology and mentoring to young people.
The library received the grant to support Project Next Generation, a mentoring program established by Secretary of State Jesse White to help middle and high school students develop technological skills, achieve success through project-based learning and gain life skills such as effective communication, goal setting and conflict resolution.
White awarded $559,358 in new grants to 28 public libraries statewide. Grants are awarded to libraries that serve culturally diverse, low income and under served populations.
