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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grants

Dollar General Literacy FoundationNo deadline listedUp to $3,000

Summary

Nonprofits, schools and libraries within 15 miles of a Dollar General store can get up to $3,000 to start or grow a summer reading program for Pre-K to 12th graders who struggle with reading. The next window opens in January 2027.

About this grant

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation gives grants of up to $3,000 to nonprofits, schools and libraries to create or expand summer reading programs for Pre-K through 12th-grade students who are new readers, below grade level or have learning disabilities. Organizations must be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store and apply online; the next cycle opens in January 2027.

Who can apply

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

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

Local nonprofit organization, school or library

Summer reading program for Pre-K to 12th-grade students who are new readers, below-grade-level readers, or readers with learning disabilities

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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