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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, public libraries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Literacy Grant Program is funded by Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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