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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grants

Dollar General Literacy FoundationNo deadline listedUp to $5,000

Summary

Schools, public libraries and nonprofits within 15 miles of a Dollar General store can get up to $5,000 for programs, books, technology or materials that help K-12 students reading below grade level. The next window opens in spring 2027.

About this grant

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation gives grants of up to $5,000 to schools, public libraries and nonprofits that help K-12 students who are below grade level or struggling to read. Funds can launch or expand literacy programs and buy technology, equipment, books, materials or software. Organizations must be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store; the next cycle opens in spring 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.

School, public library or nonprofit organization that helps K-12 students who are below grade level or having trouble reading

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

Uses: launching or expanding literacy programs; technology or equipment for literacy initiatives; books, materials or software for literacy programs

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Youth

Money can be used for

  • Operating support
  • Equipment

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