Since 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been supporting educational attainment in the United States. Through their grant programs, they help people learn English, learn to read, and prepare for the General Equivalency Development (GED) exam.
The Youth Literacy Grants program is designed to help students reading below grade level or struggling because of a learning disability. Applications for up to $4,000 are due by April 25, 2024. Organizations who received a Youth Literacy Grant in 2022 and 2023 are not eligible to apply this year.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofits
- Public libraries
- Public or private K-12 schools
- Public colleges and universities
Applicants must be located within 15 miles of a Dollar General store.
Allowable Activities
Grant funds may be used to:
- Establish or expand a youth literacy program
- Purchase technology or equipment for a youth literacy program
- Purchase books, materials, or software for a literacy program
