The LEGO Children's Fund supports organizations nationwide striving to implement creative early-childhood education programs, according to the fund's website. Grants typically range from $500 to $5,000, and funding is awarded on a quarterly basis. Previously funded projects have ranged from a pottery program to a robotic initiative to an outdoor classroom. Because the LEGO Children's Find has a narrow focus for the types of projects and organizations funded, all interested applicants must first complete an online eligibility quiz to determine whether the organization or project should submit a full proposal.
LEGO Children's Fund
Grant Administrator
P.O. Box 916
Enfield, CT 06083-0916
860-763-6670
legochildrensfund.org
Target Corporation contributes more than $3 million weekly to nonprofit organizations and schools across the country. Childhood literacy is one of Target's focus areas in terms of funding, according to their website, and Target financially supports organizations, schools and libraries that implement literacy programs. Reading events and preschool book clubs are two examples of projects that may qualify for funding from Target. Grants are typically $2,000, and applications are accepted between March 1 and April 30 annually. Proposals are accepted online.
Target Corporation
1000 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-304-6073
target.com
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries that promote literacy. Literacy "is the one gift that no one can take away -- the one gift that lasts a lifetime," according to the foundation. A preschool reading or literacy initiative may qualifty for the foundation's Youth Literacy Grant. Early childhood education programs, including Headstart, have previously been awarded funding. Registration for Youth Literacy Grants is typically held in January annually.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
615-855-5208
dollargeneral.com