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BMO Winterset Award
Literary award for Newfoundland and Labrador writers
Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The BMO Winterset Award page now shows the 2026 submission window, adds eligibility requirements for authors, and specifies publisher submission materials and the December 16, 2026 deadline.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The BMO Winterset Award page now shows the 2026 submission window, adds eligibility requirements for authors, and specifies publisher submission materials and the December 16, 2026 deadline.
BMO Winterset Award submissions updated
The BMO Winterset Award title submissions page now shows the 2026 submission window and a deadline of December 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. NT. It also adds eligibility rules for published literary works by a native-born Newfoundlander and Labradorian or a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a 12-month residency requirement. Publisher submissions must include four non-returnable copies, and works must have been published between January and December of the current calendar year. Questions are directed to Melanie Martin at melanie@artsnl.ca.
Funding available
$ 12,500
Deadline
December 16, 2026
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
This award recognizes excellence in published writing by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. One prize of $12,500 and two prizes of $3,000 are awarded annually for eligible literary works.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Submission of published literary works for award consideration.
Documents Needed
- Four non-returnable copies of all works submitted.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publishers.
Who is not eligible
- Works that are not published literary titles.
- Authors who are not from Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Submissions not made by a publisher.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Selection criteria
- Excellence in writing.
- Outstanding literary work in any genre.
- Priority is given to writing by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
How to apply
- Publishers review the eligibility requirements.
- Publish titles via the form below to ArtsNL.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible submissions are reviewed by a jury of three.
- The jury consults and decides after reviewing all eligible entries.
- A longlist of six is announced first, followed by a shortlist of three finalists.
- The final winner is selected by the jury and the decision is final.
Additional information
- The award is managed by ArtsNL.
- One longlist of six authors/titles is announced before the shortlist.
- Three finalists are shortlisted each year.
- The jury’s decision is final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BMO Winterset Award Program
What is the BMO Winterset Award?
This award recognizes excellence in published writing by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. One prize of $12,500 and two prizes of $3,000 are awarded annually for eligible literary works.
How much funding can be received?
BMO Winterset Award Funds up to $12,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the BMO Winterset Award program?
To be eligible for the BMO Winterset Award program, you must:
Published literary works only.
Author must be from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Submission must be made by publisher.
What expenses are eligible under BMO Winterset Award?
Submission of published literary works for award consideration.
Who can I contact for more information about the BMO Winterset Award?
You can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council by email at melanie@artsnl.ca or by phone at (709) 726-2212 ext. 206.
Where is the BMO Winterset Award available?
The BMO Winterset Award program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.