Closed
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,800
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saskatchewan
Overview
This program supports BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan through one-on-one mentorship in creative writing. Selected mentors receive an honorarium of $2,800, while apprentices develop their craft through writing, editing, and manuscript preparation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-on-one creative writing mentorship.
- Craft development for emerging writers.
- Manuscript preparation, writing, and editing support.
- Public reading of the apprentice’s work at the end of the program.
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Literary CV or resume
- Sample of recent writing for apprentices
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan.
- Indigenous writers in Saskatchewan.
- Experienced BIPOC writers applying as mentors.
- Emerging BIPOC writers applying as apprentices.
Who is not eligible
- Writers outside Saskatchewan, unless they can explain a connection to the Saskatchewan Indigenous writing community for mentor applications.
- Applicants who have already published a book in the genre they want to apprentice in.
- Applicants who cannot commit the required time.
- Late applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Mentor honorarium of $2,800.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications submitted after the deadline.
- Completed manuscripts expected as a program outcome.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by email.
- Selection decisions are final.
- Results are announced in late November.
- Accepted apprentice applications are forwarded to the mentor.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2026 program are closed.
- Selected mentors receive an honorarium of $2,800.
- There is no cost to apply and no participation fee.
- Previous unsuccessful applicants may apply again, with no limit on attempts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BIPOC Mentorship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BIPOC Mentorship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BIPOC Mentorship Program?
This program supports BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan through one-on-one mentorship in creative writing. Selected mentors receive an honorarium of $2,800, while apprentices develop their craft through writing, editing, and manuscript preparation activities.
How much funding can be received?
BIPOC Mentorship Program Funds up to $2,800 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BIPOC Mentorship Program program?
To be eligible for the BIPOC Mentorship Program program, you must:
BIPOC writer in Saskatchewan.
Emerging writer with a work in progress.
Available 20 to 25 hours per month.
What expenses are eligible under BIPOC Mentorship Program?
One-on-one creative writing mentorship.
Craft development for emerging writers.
Manuscript preparation, writing, and editing support.
Public reading of the apprentice’s work at the end of the program.
Who can I contact for more information about the BIPOC Mentorship Program?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at swgip@skwriter.com or by phone at 306.244.0107.
Where is the BIPOC Mentorship Program available?
The BIPOC Mentorship Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the BIPOC Mentorship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BIPOC Mentorship Program is a Grant and Funding