Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,500
Timeline
- Closing date : January 21, 2026
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $4,500 award to support a Regina writer working on a solo writing project. It supports an unpublished work-in-progress through a three-month writing period, with runner-up retreat prizes also available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 21, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work on a single creative writing project in any genre.
- Develop an unpublished writing project in progress.
Documents Needed
- 1–2 page statement of intent
- 10-page writing sample from an unpublished work in progress
- Application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regina writers
- Creative writers in all genres
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under 19 years of age
- People who were not Regina residents as of January 1, 2025
- Applicants submitting more than one entry per year
- Previous winning entries
Eligible expenses
- Support for work on a writing project during a three-month period
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Literary resumes
- Letters of support
- Reviews of previous work
- Evaluations
Eligible geographic areas
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Literary merit.
- Quality of the creative writing work-in-progress.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare a 1–2 page statement of intent.
- Prepare a 10-page writing sample from the work to be developed.
- Step 2: Follow submission guidelines
- Remove identifying information from the statement and sample.
- Format the documents in plain text, 12-point font.
- Save and attach the documents as Word or PDF files.
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Send the application before January 21, 2026 at midnight.
- Use the online application form provided by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild.
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Watch for a confirmation email within two business days after acceptance.
- Contact the Program Director if you do not receive confirmation or have questions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed anonymously by professional writers from outside Saskatchewan.
- The jury’s decision is final.
- The prize may be withheld if no submission is judged worthy.
- Accepted applications receive a confirmation email within two business days.
- The winner is announced in April 2026 and celebrated at the award ceremony on May 28, 2026.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit one entry per year.
- Previous winning entries cannot be resubmitted.
- Applications that do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted.
- The award is judged anonymously by professional writers from outside Saskatchewan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Regina Writing Award Program
What is the City of Regina Writing Award?
This program offers a $4,500 award to support a Regina writer working on a solo writing project. It supports an unpublished work-in-progress through a three-month writing period, with runner-up retreat prizes also available.
How much funding can be received?
City of Regina Writing Award Funds up to $4,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the City of Regina Writing Award program?
To be eligible for the City of Regina Writing Award program, you must:
Regina resident as of January 1, 2025
Age 19 or older
One entry per year
What expenses are eligible under City of Regina Writing Award?
Work on a single creative writing project in any genre.
Develop an unpublished writing project in progress.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Regina Writing Award?
You can contact SWG Foundation (SWG) by email at programs@skwriter.com or by phone at 306-791-7743.
Where is the City of Regina Writing Award available?
The City of Regina Writing Award program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the City of Regina Writing Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Regina Writing Award is a Grant and Funding