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BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers
Funding for B.C. creative writing projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 4, 2026Latest change: The Creative Writers program deadline moved from October 7 to October 8, 2026, and the new guidelines now show a October 1 registration cutoff.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 4, 2026
Latest change: The Creative Writers program deadline moved from October 7 to October 8, 2026, and the new guidelines now show a October 1 registration cutoff.
Creative Writers deadline moved to October 8
The Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers guidelines now show applications open from August 26 to October 8, 2026, with new applicants required to register by October 1, 2026. On the program page, the application deadline moved from October 7 to October 8, 2026, and the registration-processing pause shifted from September 30 to October 1, 2026.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
B.C.-based individuals with an established creative writing practice.
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Overview
BC Arts Council Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers supports B.C.-based writers and literary artists creating new book-length or performance projects. It funds literary work such as fiction, poetry, graphic novels, spoken word, and storytelling, plus related research, development, and creation costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Creation of new literary projects for book-length publication.
- Creation of new literary projects for public performance.
- Research, development, and writing of eligible literary works.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Project timeline
- Expense form
- Recent sample work
- CV and publication history
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based individuals with an established creative writing practice.
- Collaborations of two or more eligible artists sharing creative control.
- Eligible writers in literary genres such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, graphic novels, comic arts, spoken word, dub and sound poetry, and storytelling.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet the B.C. residency or citizenship/permanent resident requirements.
- Applicants without an established professional creative writing practice.
- Projects in drama or theatre-related fields.
- Projects primarily in film, television, podcasts, journalism, gaming, or other commercial sectors.
- Projects previously funded through this or other BC Arts Council programs.
Eligible expenses
- Subsistence costs during the project.
- Materials directly related to research, development, and creation.
- Equipment purchase or rental directly related to the project.
- Space rental directly related to the project.
- Fees for literary professionals, such as editors or sensitivity readers.
- Travel costs directly related to completing the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project phases that began before the application closing date.
- Equipment or supplies purchases over $2,500.
- Publication-related costs such as rights, royalties, design, production, and printing.
- Promotion, marketing, distribution, or touring costs.
- Fundraising, conferences, and competitions unless integral to the art form.
- Projects primarily focused on commercial sectors, social media distribution, or therapeutic outcomes.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Artistic contribution and significance, weighted at 40%.
- Impact on the applicant and community, weighted at 40%.
- Applicant readiness, weighted at 20%.
How to apply
- New applicants must register and create a profile in the BC Arts Council’s online Grant Management System (GMS) to access the application.
- Returning applicants must update their Personal Profile in the online system before starting the application.
- Complete the online application with the required project description, work plans and process, equitable and ethical approach responses, detailed expense form, and support material.
- Submit your application through the online grant system before 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent to an independent peer assessment panel.
- The panel evaluates applications and determines funding levels and conditions.
- Applicants receive the decision in writing by email.
- Final reports are required after the project is completed.
Additional information
- New applicants should register in the online system at least two weeks before the deadline.
- Applicants may submit only one application per intake.
- Designated Priority Groups can be identified in the online profile.
- Accessibility support is available for D/deaf applicants and applicants with disabilities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers Program
What is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers?
BC Arts Council Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers supports B.C.-based writers and literary artists creating new book-length or performance projects. It funds literary work such as fiction, poetry, graphic novels, spoken word, and storytelling, plus related research, development, and creation costs.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers program, you must:
B.C.-based creative writers
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Professional writing practice
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers?
Creation of new literary projects for book-length publication.
Creation of new literary projects for public performance.
Research, development, and writing of eligible literary works.
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Michelle.Benjamin@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 236-478-2582.
Where is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers available?
The BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers is a Grant and Funding