Closed
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 16, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This award supports emerging Saskatchewan writers in developing their craft. Eligible activities include fiction, art books, and photographic books.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
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
- Creation of new literary work.
- Development of work-in-progress.
- Projects that continue an existing work-in-progress.
- Fiction, art books, and photographic books.
Documents Needed
- Letter from the department head for graduate student applicants.
- Confirmation letter for eligible undergraduate applicants.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging or established professional artists.
- Graduate students with non-credit projects.
- Saskatchewan residents temporarily absent for up to one year.
Who is not eligible
- Presenters or agents applying on behalf of an artist.
- Undergraduate students without an existing artistic practice.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research projects.
- Technical manuals.
- Audiobooks.
- Projects for academic credit.
- Commissioned works.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan, Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of artists and arts professionals.
- The jury assesses artistic merit, alignment with award criteria, and impact on the artist’s practice.
- The Foundation’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply for one award per year.
- Previous winners may reapply after seven years.
- If online submission is not possible, applicants should contact the SFFA Award Consultant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Literary Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Literary 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 Literary Award?
This award supports emerging Saskatchewan writers in developing their craft. Eligible activities include fiction, art books, and photographic books.
Who is eligible for the Literary Award program?
To be eligible for the Literary Award program, you must:
Saskatchewan residents only.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Graduate or professional artists.
What expenses are eligible under Literary Award?
Creation of new literary work.
Development of work-in-progress.
Projects that continue an existing work-in-progress.
Fiction, art books, and photographic books.
Who can I contact for more information about the Literary Award?
You can contact Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Literary Award available?
The Literary Award program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Who are the financial supporters of the Literary Award?
Literary Award is funded by Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA)