Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Equitable Reading Services Through Public Libraries: Alternate Format Creation, Training & Awareness
Agreement Number:
20137089
Agreement Value:
$9,874,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 18, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The objectives of the Program is to increase the production of alternate format reading materials for persons with print disabilities.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome(s) of Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) are:
• the production of alternate formats in one or more Indigenous languages
• the production of multiple types (more than one) of alternate format reading materials in hard copy and/or digital alternate formats.
meet the alternate format needs of those in rural, remote, and/or northern locations (ensuring that residents of rural, and/or remote, and/or northern locations have access to the alternate format materials)
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4B3M9
Reference Number:
014-2024-2025-Q4-00053
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
841719636RC0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Jun 19, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Centre for Equitable Library Access
Federal Riding Name:
Beaches—East York
Federal Riding Number:
35007
Program:
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP)
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) is to ensure the increased production of new alternate formats, for the needs of persons with print disabilities, from existing reading materials.
Coverage:
National
Amendments: