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BMO Winterset Award
Literary award for Newfoundland and Labrador writers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Activities funded
- Submission of published literary works for award consideration.
Documents Needed
- Four non-returnable copies of each submitted work.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publishers submitting eligible literary titles.
- Authors who are native-born Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
- Authors who are current residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BMO Winterset Award. 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 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.
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.
Is the BMO Winterset Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BMO Winterset Award is a Grant and Funding