Creating access and opportunity for adults to learn.
We award funding to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas:
Click here to download the 2023 Adult Literacy grant recipients.
The next cycle for Adult Literacy grant applications will be open in January 2024.
Rebuilding school libraries affected by disasters.
Beyond Words is a disaster relief fund for public school libraries in Dollar General store communities. Grants are awarded to public school libraries that have incurred substantial damage or hardship due to a natural disaster, fire or an act recognized by the federal government as terrorism.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learning for the whole family.
Nonprofit organizations who support the whole family in literacy and are seeking funding are encouraged to apply if they provide the following:
Click here to download the 2023 Family Literacy grant recipients.
The next cycle for Family Literacy grant applications will open in January 2024.
Keeping students engaged in reading throughout the summer.
These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria:
Click here to download the 2024 Summer Reading grant recipients.
The next cycle for Summer Reading grant applications will open in January 2024.
Supporting students on their K-12 educational journey.
Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:
The open solicitation period for the 2023 Youth Literacy Grants has closed. Thank you to all who applied. The Youth Literacy Grant recipients will be announced August 17, 2023. A list of winners will be posted here and email notifications will be sent to all organizations that applied.