Award
Grants to Aboriginal Writers

Amount
$3,000 - $10,000 (collectives can receive up to $20,000)

Organization
Canada Council for the Arts

Website
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/writing/iw127227332247343750.htm

Award/ Grant/ Competition
Grant

Qualifications
There are two types of grants available to individuals: Storytelling and Creative Writing in Aboriginal Languages Grants, and, Creative Writing Grants (in English or French). Individuals can either be professionals or emerging artists. All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Self publication is not eligible. Eligible forms include literary non-fiction, fiction, children's literature, storytelling, and legends/ mythology. Further qualifications are listed on the website.

How to Apply
Request the appropriate form by e-mail or regular mail (it will be sent by regular mail, so leave lots of time), fill it in and mail it (no fax or e-mail) with any additional materials to the address indicated on the form.

Important Dates
Closing dates: June 1

Address
The Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8
Canada

Phone Number
1-800-263-5588

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