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Literacy Fund

Supports school literacy through books and projects
Indigo Love of Reading Foundation (ILOR)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 11, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

It provides funding to increase literacy access for Canadian children, with the maximum funding amount not specified. Supported activities include purchasing books and e-readers and delivering school literacy projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 11, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
  • Children & youth
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Improving school literacy infrastructure and library inventory
  • Initiatives to increase student literacy engagement and love of reading
  • Activities that support student literacy achievement through expanded access to books
  • Literacy-related initiatives supporting curricular areas (e.g., Indigenous Knowledge and Worldviews, DE&I, environmental literacy, STEM) through books and educational resources
  • School literacy initiatives that encourage parent, family, and community involvement

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Elementary schools serving grades K-8

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of books through Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters, and Coles (via a corporate account)
  • Purchase of e-readers through Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters, and Coles (via a corporate account)
  • School literacy projects supported through discretionary cheque funds

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed by the program, and applicants are notified of their status by April 10.

Additional information

  • Applicants are notified of their application status by April 10.

Contacts

loveofreading@indigo.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Literacy Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Literacy Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Literacy Fund?

It provides funding to increase literacy access for Canadian children, with the maximum funding amount not specified. Supported activities include purchasing books and e-readers and delivering school literacy projects.

How much funding can be received?

Literacy Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Literacy Fund program?

To be eligible for the Literacy Fund program, you must: Publicly funded school (80%+) Grades K-8 served Strong literacy commitment

What expenses are eligible under Literacy Fund?

Improving school literacy infrastructure and library inventory Initiatives to increase student literacy engagement and love of reading Activities that support student literacy achievement through expanded access to books Literacy-related initiatives supporting curricular areas (e.g., Indigenous Knowledge and Worldviews, DE&I, environmental literacy, STEM) through books and educational resources School literacy initiatives that encourage parent, family, and community involvement

Who can I contact for more information about the Literacy Fund?

You can contact Indigo Love of Reading Foundation (ILOR) by email at loveofreading@indigo.ca.

Where is the Literacy Fund available?

The Literacy Fund program is available across Canada.

Who are the financial supporters of the Literacy Fund?

Literacy Fund is funded by Indigo Love of Reading Foundation (ILOR)

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