(HISTORICAL) American Dream Literacy Initiative

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    American Library Association (ALA)

    Summary

    Administered by ALA and funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the American Dream Literacy Initiative is an adult literacy program based in public libraries throughout the U.S. To date, 185 libraries in Dollar General communities have initiated or expanded literacy services for adult English language learners. The grants allow libraries to augment their print and digital English as a Second Language (ESL) collections; increase computer access and training; provide job training; hold English Language Learning (ELL), General Education Development (GED), and citizenship classes; and raise the visibility of services for immigrant populations.
     

    History of Funding

    Previous grantees of the program can be seen at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/literacy/americandream/libraries.

    Additional Information

    As part of the initiative, American Dream libraries build replicable programs, develop coalition-building strategies, and provide annotated lists of vetted resources for libraries across the country. ALA shares the libraries' successes and strategies through our website, on webinars, and at state, regional, and national conferences. Through library-delivered services and community partnerships, the program has served thousands of English language learners and their families.

    Contacts

    Literacy Foundation Staff

    Literacy Foundation Staff
    50 E. Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (800) 545-2433
     

  • Eligibility Details

    To be eligible for funding, the applicant institution must be a public library within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office. Stores and locations can be found at http://www.dollargeneral.com/storeLocator/.

    Deadline Details

    The application deadline was December 14, 2018. The project year is February 2019 through November 2019.

    Award Details

    Number of awards vary. Award amounts are $10,000. 16 grants will be awarded.

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