[Michlib-l] Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants

[Reish, Karren (MDE)]

FYI about the upcoming deadline (May 18) for Dollar General Literacy grants - these include summer reading, but also adult and family literacy programs.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation<http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx>
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 43 states. The Foundation provides support through the following grant programs: Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance. Family Literacy Grants support family literacy service providers that combine parent and youth literacy instruction. Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs for students who are below grade level readers or readers with learning disabilities. Online applications for the three programs described above must be submitted by February 23, 2017. In addition, Youth Literacy Grants support schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that work to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. The application deadline for this program is May 18, 2017. Visit the Foundation's website to access guidelines for each grant program.

Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
reishk at michigan.gov<mailto:reishk at michigan.gov>
517-241-0021
www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>
www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

Visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> for more information on Career and Technical Education

February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan.

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