The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of approximately $65,000 in literacy grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools, This includes Chanute Public Library, which was awarded $3,000.
The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates.
“For over 30 years, the Foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “Today’s grant announcement is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to student and teacher success. We are grateful to all the grant recipients for their commitment to advancing education and helping students thrive.”
Kansas recipients are listed below, and a comprehensive list of grant recipients may be found online at www.dgliteracy. org. The grants awarded to Kansas organizations are expected to positively impact the lives of nearly 9,000 individuals.
These grants aim to support schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center in implementing new literacy initiatives or expanding existing ones. Funding may be used to purchase new technology, books, materials, or software to enhance literacy programs.
