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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing 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

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,000

Expand K–8 library collection and launch family reading nights

$ 17,500

Build an inclusive bilingual literacy hub with reading buddies

Eligibility

Applicant is a school receiving at least 80% of funding from provincial or federal government sources
School serves elementary-age students in grades K-8
School demonstrates a strong commitment to literacy

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

How to apply

Step 1: Complete online application

Access and fill out the online application form
Review the application for completeness before submitting

Step 2: Request alternative submission method (if needed)

If adequate internet or technology access is not available, contact the Indigo Love of Reading team to discuss alternative ways to submit the application

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Literacy Fund Program

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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