Thanks to Kristie Hauer at the WVLS Youth Services Information Exchange Facebook page for the tip!
Dollar General has a number of grants that libraries are eligible for. They have a new grant portal for 2024 that you can use to apply for Youth Literacy grants
Per their webpage: We support programs in Dollar General hometown communities that are helping individuals of all ages take their next steps toward a bright future through literacy and education. Please review the information below to see if your organization meets the basic requirements for our grant programs.
- Organizations must be a 501c3 nonprofit, school or library and be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store or distribution center.
- Selected grantees will be a direct service provider and fiscally responsible.
- Funding supports literacy initiatives that are helping individuals learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test or learn English.
YOUTH LITERACY GRANTS
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
Deadlines for Youth Literacy grants are April 25, 2024 (grant announcement date: 8/22/24)
Find more information about the application process here.
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