The Target Store Grants program will accept grant applications between March 1 and May 31, 2008, for programs taking place between October 1, 2008, and September 30, 2009. Grant projects must fall into one of three categories:

Arts Grants are awarded to projects that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for families to participate in cultural experiences.

Early Childhood Reading Grants support programs that promote a love of reading and encourage children, from birth through age 9, to read together with their families.

Family Violence Prevention Grants support programs that strengthen families by preventing or reducing the cycle of family violence.

Grants average between $1,000 and $3,000. Applications must be submitted online.