Arts & Industry Council

Literacy Programs in Company Markets Supported

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 35 states.

Currently the Foundation is accepting grant requests through the following programs:
- Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance.
- Family Literacy Grants support family literacy service providers that combine parent and youth literacy instruction.
- Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs for students who are new readers, below grade level readers, or readers with learning disabilities.

Online applications must be submitted by February 25, 2010. Visit the Foundation’s website for more information.