Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Times Colonist Literacy Society
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Times Colonist Literacy Society is a charitable literacy fund supporting school libraries, literacy projects, and literacy organizations across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It raises and distributes money through its annual book sale and donations. View Times Colonist Literacy Society's website for more information.
Content last updated: June 1, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Times Colonist Literacy Society
1 program available
- Varies by project
- Closes on November 30, 2026
- BC, Canada
About Times Colonist Literacy Society
What is the mission of Times Colonist Literacy Society?
The society’s purpose is to raise and distribute funds that improve literacy in its coverage area. It supports school libraries and literacy organizations across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
What type of organization is Times Colonist Literacy Society?
Times Colonist Literacy Society is a Non-profit organization.
What is Times Colonist Literacy Society's official website?
Times Colonist Literacy Society's official website is https://tcreads.ca/.
What else should I know about Times Colonist Literacy Society?
Role of the Times Colonist Literacy Society in the funding ecosystem
The Times Colonist Literacy Society is a charitable organization focused on literacy funding in the Times Colonist readership area, including Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Its website states that it supports school libraries and literacy organizations and that it distributes money to those recipients.
The organization’s funding model is built around the annual Times Colonist Book Sale, along with monthly and one-time donations. The site also notes that the society has raised $7 million for literacy projects and school libraries, showing a sustained role as a community funding intermediary rather than a donation-only page.
Publics accompagnés et impact global
- School libraries
- Literacy projects
- Literacy organizations
The homepage highlights a regional mandate, with support directed to communities across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The organization also acknowledges partners and volunteers who help make the annual fundraising and distribution work possible.
Transparency and accountability
The site identifies the proper legal name as Times Colonist Literacy Society and provides a CRA registered charity number. It also gives contact details for the organization, reinforcing that this is an official charitable funding body.