Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is excited to announce its applications for its Adopt a School Fundraiser and Grant Program to raise funds for literacy in schools across Canada.
What makes this program so unique is that 100% of the funds raised by each store location goes directly to their partner school for the purchase of new books and literacy materials for their school and classroom libraries.
Why do they support school libraries?
- Equitable Access: Children living in underserved communities often rely on school classrooms and libraries as their only access point to new and diverse books.
- Academic Achievement: Studies consistently show that students in schools with well-staffed, stocked, and funded libraries score from 10% to 25% higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with poorly resourced libraries.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Filling schools with new and diverse books means students have access to stories that not only reflect their own identities but also broaden their perspectives. The Association for Library Service to Children suggests that “By including diversity in its programs and collections, the library has the potential for helping children make cross-cultural connections and develop the skills necessary to function in a culturally pluralistic society”.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for consideration for the Adopt a School Grant, school applicants must:
- Receive at least 80% of their funding from the provincial or federal government
- Demonstrate financial need
- Serve elementary age students in grades K-8
- Exhibit a strong commitment to literacy!
Application Requirements
- You will be notified in May with the status of your application. If your school is selected to participate in the program, a participation agreement will be sent to your school principal
- Selected schools will receive the funds raised on their behalf 2-3 weeks after the close of the fundraising period and will be required to complete an impact survey by the end of the school year. Further detail on fund distribution and impact reporting will be provided upon successful acceptance of your application.
For more information, visit Indigo.
