You know, the $240,000 grant to buy our police department an armored truck would go much further in local classrooms.
I know of a local public charter high school that could really use it, with plenty to spare, just to approach the per-student spending of the neighboring high schools. Not that they don’t need that kind of infusion, either.
Jnana's Red Barn 
It’s so refreshing to see someone who isn’t all wrapped up in big budget spending! I agree that schools can use these funds more than a small populated town could use an armored truck. What is the purpose behind them feeling the need for it?
Wish I had an easy answer.
Yes money is often spent for that which is of no worth.