The Melbourne School has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation as part of the foundation's nationwide youth literacy initiative. The grant is earmarked for professional development opportunities and the purchase of books, technology, equipment, and materials aimed at advancing literacy efforts.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has distributed $90,000 in youth literacy grants to schools across Arkansas this year. Nationwide, the foundation has awarded over $4.1 million to support educational programs and resources.
Schools and organizations seeking literacy funding for future projects can apply for the 2027 grant cycle starting in January of next year. Applications will be available at dgliteracy.org.