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Times Colonist Literacy Grant

Q: Who is eligible for the Times Colonist Literacy Grant program?

To be eligible for the Times Colonist Literacy Grant program, you must: Non-profit literacy or education organization Literacy-focused project Within delivery area

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Times Colonist Literacy Grant?

You can contact Times Colonist Literacy Society.

Q: Where is the Times Colonist Literacy Grant available?

The Times Colonist Literacy Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Times Colonist Literacy Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Times Colonist Literacy Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Times Colonist Literacy Grant?

Times Colonist Literacy Grant is funded by Times Colonist Literacy Society

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports literacy and education projects

Grant and Funding

Times Colonist Literacy Society

Overview

This program supports literacy and education projects in the Times Colonist delivery area on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Funding may support books, e-books, author visits, and similar literacy-related projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : November 30, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Literacy projects that further education and reading
Projects involving books and other reading materials
Projects that provide access to e-books
Literacy events such as author visits
Other similar literacy-related initiatives

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,500

Family literacy program with book bundles and author read-alouds

$ 7,800

Workplace-focused reading program with books, e-books, and speaker sessions

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit education or literacy organization.
The project must further education and literacy.
The project must be delivered within the Times Colonist delivery area.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit education organizations
Non-profit literacy organizations

Eligible expenses

Books and reading materials
E-books
Author visits
Similar literacy-related purchases

Eligible geographic areas

Times Colonist delivery area on Vancouver Island
Times Colonist delivery area on the Gulf Islands

Additional information

Since 1998, more than five million dollars have been distributed to non-profit education and literacy organizations.
Application deadline: November 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Times Colonist Literacy Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Times Colonist Literacy Grant. 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.