GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (Iowa Media Wire) — Three libraries in the Siouxland area received grants from a national discount store company to support literacy and education programs.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $100,000 in literacy grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries. DGLF also awarded more than $45,000 to libraries, nonprofit organizations, and schools in Nebraska.
Those grants were handed out to the following Siouxland libraries:
- Sioux Center Public Library in Sioux Center, IA: $3,000
- Merrill Public Library in Le Mars, IA: $1,200
- Madison Public Library in Madison, NE: $750
The foundation said the funds can be used to buy new books, materials, software, or technology to enhance literacy programs.
“For over 30 years, the Foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities. Today’s grant announcement is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to student and teacher access. We are grateful to all the grant recipients for their commitment to advancing education and helping students thrive,” said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
The grants are a part of the foundation’s record-setting, one-day donation in DGLF history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General has a store.