Purpose of the grant:

To help public libraries in Dollar General communities increase their literacy services to adult English language learners. Each funded library will receive a onetime grant of $5,000.00. Funds may be used to expand or add literacy services for adult English language learners.

Eligibility

• Must be a public library with a demonstrated need to provide literacy services to adult immigrants.
• Must be located within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center, or corporate office (please visit the Dollar General’s Store Locator online).

Guidelines

•Application must be submitted by 11:59 pm, February 22, 2008.
• Cover sheet must be signed* by the library director and project coordinator.

Requirements

• Contribute print and online resources to the American Dream toolkit and website.
• Participate in media training via conference call.
• Promote the American Dream Starts @ your library using the @ your library trademark.
• Provide brief, quarterly updates to ALA’s project manager.
• Spend grant funds within 180 days of receipt.
• Submit a final report to ALA documenting your library’s accomplishments, the impact of the project, and your use of funds.

Checklist : Materials submitted online

• Completed and signed* Cover Sheet
• 600 word narrative
• Completed budget form

Completing the following line serves as your signed cover sheet.
The - Library agrees to complete the requirements of the ALA/Dollar General American Dream Starts @ your library project within the allotted time period.