Unlocking potential in our communities.
We support programs in Dollar General hometown communities that are helping individuals take their next steps towards a bright future.
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 Basic Education
  • GED or high school equivalency preparation
  • English Language Acquisition

Click here to apply for a 2022 Adult Literacy grant.

Deadline to apply: February 17, 2022 (by 10 pm CST)
Grant announcement: May 12, 2022
Maximum grant amount: $10,000

Click here to download the 2021 Adult Literacy grant recipients.

Beyond Words

Rebuilding school libraries affected by disasters.

Beyond Words is a disaster relief fund for public school libraries in Dollar General store communities. Grants are awarded to 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 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

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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 the following:

  • Adult Education Instruction
  • Children’s Education
  • Parent and Child Together Time (PACT)

Click here to apply for a 2022 Family Literacy grant.

Deadline to apply: February 17, 2022 (by 10 pm CST)
Grant announcement: May 12, 2022
Maximum grant amount: $10,000

Click here to download the 2021 Family Literacy grant recipients.

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 – 12th grade students who are new readers
  • Target below grade level readers
  • Assist readers with learning disabilities

Click here to apply for a 2022 Summer Reading grant.

Deadline to apply: February 17, 2022 (by 10 pm CST)
Grant announcement: May 12, 2022
Maximum grant amount: $3,000

Click here to download the 2021 Summer Reading grant recipients.

Youth Literacy Grants

Supporting students on their K-12 educational journey.

Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help 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 2021 Youth Literacy grant recipients.

The 2022 Youth Literacy grant applications will be available in March 2022.