Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Fund

Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Fund

Last updated 28 January 2026
Last updated 28 January 2026

The purpose of the Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) Fund is to fund tertiary education organisations (TEOs) for the intensive provision of high-quality literacy and numeracy learning opportunities within an appropriately structured environment.

We fund ILN provision to:

  • raise adults’ literacy and numeracy skills
  • increase opportunities for adults to engage in literacy and numeracy learning, and
  • improve the quality and relevance of provision, including the ability to identify learner need and learning gain.

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) determines and allocates ILN funding through the Investment Plan process.

Investment Plan guidance, templates and timeframes

For information about TEO-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (TEO-led WLN) funding, see TEO-led WLN Fund.

For information about Employer-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (EWLN) funding, see EWLN Fund.

Resources

Key resources for ILN-funded programmes include: