Vinton Public Library among Grant Recipients

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded several grants to Iowa schools and libraries as part of DGLF grant program. The Vinton Public Library received a $1000 grant for the youth literacy program. This grant is a portion of more than $3.5 million that the organization has awarded to the various organizations.

The complete list of Iowa recipients in this category include:

Atlantic Public Library - Atlantic

BGM Community School District - Brooklyn

Central City PTO - Central City

City of Clear Lake - Clear Lake

Glenwood Community High School - Glenwood

Highland CSD - Riverside

Iowa PBS Foundation - Johnston

Linden Public Library - Linden

Malvern Public Library - Malvern

Nevada Public Library - Nevada

South Central Calhoun Community Schools - Rockwell City

Vinton Public Library - Vinton

Dollar General said, "The Youth LIteracy program supports schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help K-12 students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:

Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs"

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