Quick Facts
| Funder | Dollar General Literacy Foundation |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | Varies by program type |
| Eligible Grades | K-12 and adult learners |
| Focus Areas | Literacy, STEM, education access |
| Application Due | Annual (check dgliteracy.org) |
| More Info | https://www.dgliteracy.org/ |
About This Grant
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation funds literacy and education programs in communities served by Dollar General stores. Minnesota schools and nonprofits located within 20 miles of a Dollar General store are eligible to apply for grants that support literacy, reading, and educational access programs.
While the primary focus is literacy, the foundation also funds programs that combine literacy with STEM -- including science books and materials, digital literacy programs, and after-school enrichment programs that include reading and STEM activities together.
Grant amounts and cycles vary by program type. The foundation posts current opportunities on its website. Minnesota rural communities with Dollar General stores are especially good candidates for this funding.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Forward Education can provide literacy-connected STEM curriculum -- including activity books, guided projects, and student workbooks -- that satisfy both the literacy and STEM goals that Dollar General Literacy Foundation programs support.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
