Dollar General Literacy and Summer Reading Grants

Grants for Youth Literacy, Adult Literacy, Family Literacy, and Summer Reading programs. Applicant organization must be located within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. Program Details Dollar General is a funding organization that offers the Dollar General Literacy and Summer Reading Grants grant program to support social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Dollar General through Nebraska Library Commission. Organizations seeking funding for social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Dollar General or on Nebraska Library Commission before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $10K. Applications are due by April 2, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports social services. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Nebraska Library Commission. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Dollar General.

Award details

Award range: Up to $10K. Applications close on April 2, 2026.

Categories

Social Services