Tri-County Technical College Foundation receives $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult literacy
July 7, 2026
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Foundation an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. The funds contribute to a record‑setting, single‑day total of nearly $16 million in grants nationwide supporting adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General operates. The milestone surpasses the Foundation’s previous record of more than $13.2 million granted in May 2025.
Grant funds will be used to purchase textbooks, classroom materials, and other essential instructional supplies for students participating in the College’s I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) program. I-BEST is a one-semester program that enables students to explore career pathways in manufacturing and healthcare, or to enroll in a stand-alone course focused on college and career readiness. Participants can earn college credit and nationally recognized, industry certifications—all at no cost. The program is targeted to high school graduates (with a diploma or GED) and those actively enrolled in a GED program.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, DGLF awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam.
The Foundation plans to launch its seventh annual The Yellow Glasses Project campaign on July 20, 2026, in which customers can purchase yellow sunglasses at Dollar General stores for $2 each to benefit the DGLF.
