Award
Grants to Aboriginal Publishers and Collectives

Amount
Up to $20,000

Organization
Canada Council for the Arts

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

Award/ Grant/ Competition
Grant

Qualifications
Collectives must be Aboriginal-controlled and are eligible for Storytelling and Creative Writing in Aboriginal Languages Grants, and Creative Writing Grants. See the summary for those grants to learn more about the qualifications. In the case of a publisher seeking a grant, Aboriginal people must form the majority of the leadership for the organization. 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. See the Canada Council site for further details.

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

Correct at time of writing. To protect yourself, be sure to research any opportunity thoroughly before pursuing it.