Released on April 24, 2013
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $500,000 through the Saskatchewan Community Literacy Fund (SCLF) to support short-term literacy projects that address identified community literacy needs.
“We are committed to improving the literacy and learning success of all Saskatchewan citizens,” Education Minister Russ Marchuk said. “I encourage community organizations to develop innovative partnerships within their regions and work together to co-ordinate literacy projects that focus on local literacy challenges and opportunities.”
In 2013-14, the SCLF will assist communities in developing and implementing community literacy projects that focus on the literacy needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit citizens, immigrants, people with disabilities, young or lone parents and working age youth. Funding of up to $50,000 is available for individual projects between three months and one year in length.
The SCLF, which succeeds the SaskSmart Innovations Fund, supports the higher achievement and improved literacy of all learners and strives to provide equal opportunities for learners regardless of where they live in the province or their personal circumstances. Under the new funding model, the SCLF will have outcomes-based planning and reporting which will help organizations identify specific learning and program outcomes and provide a way to report their successes.
The deadline for proposals is June 15, 2013. For more information, visit www.education.gov.sk.ca/literacy.
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For more information, contact:
Leya Moore
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1069
Email: leya.moore@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-533-7506