Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

Deadlines: February 21, 2019

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 44 states through the following grant programs:

• Adult Literacy Grants support organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas: Adult Basic Education, GED or High School Equivalency Preparation, and/or English Language Acquisition. Maximum grant amount: $15,000.
• Family Literacy Grants support family literacy service providers that combine parent and youth literacy instruction. Maximum grant amount: $15,000.
• Summer Reading Grants help nonprofits and libraries with implementing or expanding summer reading programs for students who are new readers, below grade level readers, or readers with learning disabilities. NEW this year- schools are eligible. Maximum grant amount: $3,000. 

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries offering literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General. For more information visit the website.