Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This competition celebrates poetry and recognizes winning poems across youth and adult categories. The Leacock Museum announced that it will no longer administer the competition, and participants are invited to follow future museum programming updates.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Orillia
- Ontario
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 original poems to the competition.
- Participation in the poetry competition across age categories.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Poets and writers participating in the competition.
- Participants in the elementary, intermediate, and adult categories.
Eligible geographic areas
- Orillia, Ontario.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition. 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 K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition?
This competition celebrates poetry and recognizes winning poems across youth and adult categories. The Leacock Museum announced that it will no longer administer the competition, and participants are invited to follow future museum programming updates.
What expenses are eligible under K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition?
Submission of original poems to the competition.
Participation in the poetry competition across age categories.
Who can I contact for more information about the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition?
You can contact City of Orillia by email at bmcdonald@orillia.ca or by phone at 705-329-1908.
Where is the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition available?
The K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition?
K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition is funded by City of Orillia