Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $4 Million in Youth Literacy Grants

Goodlettsville, Tennessee - August 22, 2024 - Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $4 million to support 730+ schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations in the communities that Dollar General calls home. Expecting to positively impact more than 380,000 students across the continental United States, recipients plan to use the funds to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students. A complete list of grant recipients is available online at www.dgliteracy.org.

"We understand investing in youth literacy means investing in the future of students and our collective communities," shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. "Through these grants, we hope to enhance the programs' efforts to foster students' critical thinking skills, creativity and confidence so they can unlock their potential and achieve their dreams."

Since its inception in 1993, the DGLF has awarded more than $254 million to support nonprofit organizations working to advance literacy and basic education. Today's grants complement the Foundation's more than $10.6 million grant announcement in May to support adult, family and summer literacy programs, which reflected a milestone of serving more than 20 million individuals since its inception.

To shine an additional light on literacy, the DGLF is also currently hosting its fifth annual Yellow Glasses Project through September 8 (or while supplies last). Customers can purchase yellow sunglasses at Dollar General stores for $2 each, and all proceeds benefit the Foundation.

To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation's support of adult, family, youth, and summer literacy programs and upcoming grant cycles visit www.dgliteracy.org.

About the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $254 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 21.8 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores and distribution centers. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org.