Award
Grants to Professional Writers - Creative Writing Grants

Amount
$3,000 to $20,000 depending on category and reason for grant

Organization
Canada Council for the Arts

Website
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/writing/ri127227329682968750.htm

Award/ Grant/ Competition
Grant

Qualifications
This grant has three categories: Emerging Writers, Mid-Career Writers, and, Established Writers. Eligible forms of writing are "fiction, poetry, children's literature, graphic novel and literary non-fiction". Grant is generally used to cover living expenses. All applicants must be recognized professionals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. All writers must be published. Further qualifications vary and are listed on website.

How to Apply
Download the form (or request it by e-mail from the Canada Council), 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: April 1 (French Language), October 1 (English Language)

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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