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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Family Literacy Grants

Dollar General Literacy FoundationNo deadline listedUp to $10,000

Summary

Nonprofits within 15 miles of a Dollar General store that run family literacy programs (adult education, children's education and parent-child time together) can get up to $10,000. The next application window opens in January 2027.

About this grant

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits that support whole-family literacy through adult education, children's education and Parent and Child Together Time (PACT). Organizations must be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store and apply online during the yearly window; the next cycle opens in January 2027.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Colleges and universities
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Nonprofit organization as determined by the IRS (public libraries, schools and colleges providing direct literacy services are also eligible under the Foundation's general rules)

Program must provide all three: adult education instruction, children's education, and Parent and Child Together Time (PACT)

Operates in a state where Dollar General has stores, with an organization address within 15 miles of a Dollar General store

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Youth

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

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