The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 43 states.
Currently the Foundation is accepting grant requests through the following programs:
* Adult Literacy Grants support for direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance
* Family Literacy Grants support family literacy combining parent and youth instruction
* Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and libraries implement or expand summer programs for below grade level readers or those with learning disabilities
Online applications for the three programs described above must be submitted by February 25, 2016.
Youth Literacy Grants support schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that work to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. The application deadline for this program is May 19, 2016.
