Dollar General Literacy Foundation Issues $4.8 Million in Grants

Since its inception, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $33.4 million. In addition to cash grants, Dollar General’s Learn to Read literacy referral program has helped more than 53,000 people locate organizations that provide free literacy services.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is currently accepting youth literacy and back-to-school grant applications. To complete an application, please visit the Serving Others section of our Web site at www.dollargeneral.com. Proposals must be submitted online by May 22, 2009.