Grant Funding for Library Literacy--Due August 26

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Does your public library have a DollarStore within 20 miles, then consider applying for a grant from the  ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services(OLOS).  The funding comes from theDollar General Literacy Foundation to continue the American Dream Starts@ your library, a literacy initiative serving adult English languagelearners and their families.  
A primary goal of this project is to helppublic libraries in Dollar General communities add or improve library literacyservices for adult English language learners and their families.
Fundingcan be used to support volunteer literacy programs run by the library or inpartnership with local literacy programs.  Eligible libraries can nowapply online for grants range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Applicantsmust be: ·   A publiclibrary with a demonstrated need and the capacity to provide literacy servicesfor adult English language learners. ·          Locatedwithin 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center, or corporateoffice (please visit the DollarGeneral’s Store Locator online).  ·          Library systems and libraries that have previouslyreceived American Dream Starts @ your library grants are eligible to apply.
Applicationsare being accepted through Sunday, August 26, 2012. To access the 2012 grantapplication go to: www.americandreamtoolkit.org .
For furtherinformation contact Dale Lipschultz, OLOS Literacy Officer at dlipschultz@ala.org