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The Literacy Grant Program is a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation that funds organizations providing literacy instruction and support to adults and students. The program supports adult education instruction, GED and high school equivalency preparation, and English language acquisition, with awards up to $4,000.
An additional component, Beyond Words, provides disaster relief funding to K-12 public school libraries that have suffered substantial damage from natural disasters, fires, or acts of terrorism recognized by the federal government. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and public libraries. Grants are awarded annually through a competitive solicitation period.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Unlocking potential in our communities. Please follow the steps under each grant type and check out the FAQ page. FAQs About Grant Programs Adult Literacy Grants 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: Adult Education Instruction GED or high school equivalency preparation English Language Acquisition The open solicitation period for the 2026 Adult Literacy Grants has closed. Thank you to all who applied. The Adult Literacy Grant recipients will be announced May 8, 2026.
A list of winners will be posted here, and email notifications will be sent to all organizations that applied. Beyond Words Rebuilding school libraries affected by disasters. Beyond Words is a disaster relief fund for K-12 public school libraries in Dollar General store communities.
Grants are awarded to K-12 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: A K-12 public school with a pre-existing school library Within 36 months of the date of the disaster 15 miles from a Dollar General store or Distribution Center Significant damage to books, media and/or library equipment Please click here to create an account and submit your application. Family Literacy Grants 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 all of the following: Adult Education Instruction Parent and Child Together Time (PACT) The open solicitation period for the 2026 Family Literacy Grants has closed. Thank you to all who applied. The Family Literacy Grant recipients will be announced May 8, 2026.
A list of winners will be posted here, and email notifications will be sent to all organizations that applied. Summer Reading 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: Target Pre-K through 12th-grade students who are new readers Target below grade level readers Assist readers with learning disabilities The open solicitation period for the 2026 Summer Reading Grants has closed. Thank you to all who applied. The Summer Reading Grant recipients will be announced May 8, 2026.
A list of winners will be posted here, and email notifications will be sent to all organizations that applied. Youth Literacy Grants Supporting students on their K-12 educational journey. Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help K-12 students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply.
Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas: Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs Click here to download the 2025 Youth Literacy grant recipients. The next cycle for Youth Literacy grant applications will be open on March 5, 2026.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, public libraries Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $4,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Spectrum Digital Education Grants is a funding program from Charter Communications (Spectrum) that supports nonprofits providing digital skills training, professional advancement opportunities, and technology resources for education. The program focuses on helping families and seniors gain digital literacy, including AI skills, in communities served by Spectrum across its 41-state service area. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status whose programs focus on digital education for families or seniors in Spectrum markets. The application period for the current cycle closed February 27, 2026.
Early Literacy Grant is a grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) that provides books to organizations serving children from birth to age eight in southern Minnesota. The program partners with Mankato-based publishers Capstone and ABDO to supply free books that families can keep, supporting school readiness and early reading skills. Organizations—including schools, libraries, and nonprofits—working directly with young children in SMIF's 20-county region are eligible to apply. There is no stated cash award; recipients receive book distributions. The 2026 application window runs February 17 through March 17, with award decisions by May 1 and book pickup scheduled in Owatonna in late June 2026.