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Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Support for new literary works in Ontario
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports Ontario-based literary artists creating new works for publication. Offers up to $12,000 for original literary work, research, and related project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
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 original literary work for print or online publication.
- Development of book-length literary works.
Documents Needed
- Project basic information
- Answers to application questions
- Manuscript sample
- History of published and/or performed literary work
- CVs, résumés, and bios
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based individual professional artists.
- Ad hoc groups and collectives.
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Ontario-based, Canadian-owned book or magazine publishers.
- Ontario-based colleges, universities, municipalities, school boards, and First Nations or Indigenous-administered schools.
Who is not eligible
- Student or academic publications.
- Work created as part of employment, unless specific professional exceptions apply.
- Children’s picture books.
- Ghost-written or uncredited books.
- Books for educational or academic programs.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees for time spent on the project.
- Research costs, including travel, accommodation, resources, and research assistance.
- Childcare and dependant care needed for participation.
- Editorial costs before submission to an agent or publisher.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Writing for film, radio, television, theatre, or interactive digital media.
- Manuscript evaluation, editorial services, and publication expenses.
- Post-publication or post-recording expenses.
- Major capital expenditures and major equipment purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit is the only assessment criterion.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Read the program guide and update your Nova profile.
- Gather your project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples, and support documents.
- Step 2: Complete the application in Nova
- Fill in the application form online in Nova.
- Upload the required artistic sample and support material.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the completed application in Nova by 1 p.m. ET on the deadline date.
- No changes can be made after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline through OAC’s peer assessment process.
- Applicants are notified by email when results are available in Nova, about four and a half months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must complete required Nova confirmation steps before payment is issued.
- Grant cheques are sent by regular mail.
- A final report must be submitted in Nova when the project is complete.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in Nova.
- Applications are available about two months before the deadline.
- Final reports are required if funded.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) Program
What is the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)?
Supports Ontario-based literary artists creating new works for publication. Offers up to $12,000 for original literary work, research, and related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) program?
To be eligible for the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) program, you must:
Ontario resident.
Professional publishing history.
One grant per year.
What expenses are eligible under Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)?
Creation of original literary work for print or online publication.
Development of book-length literary works.
Who can I contact for more information about the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at ddaniher@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7451.
Where is the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) available?
The Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication) is a Grant and Funding