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Literary Projects
Funding for Toronto literary projects
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Funding available
$ 8,000
Location
Toronto, Montréal, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Toronto Arts Council’s Literary Projects program supports professional, non-profit literary organizations and collectives in Toronto. It funds one-time or time-limited literary projects such as festivals, readings, workshops, and magazine publishing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Literary festivals
- Conferences or symposia for literary professionals and audiences
- Workshops and writer-in-residence programs
- Readings, storytelling, dub poetry, and spoken word events
- Magazine publishing in print or digital format
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Budget information
- Support materials
- Resumes for key artists
- Brief bios of other contributors
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations.
- Unincorporated collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.
- Independent non-profit literary or arts magazines.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Organizations or collectives receiving TAC operating funding.
- Schools in Ontario’s public or private education system.
- Educational or religious institutions without a clear separation of arts activities.
- Magazines focused on lifestyle, scholarly content, political reportage, commercial promotion, religion, spirituality, or student/university affiliation.
Eligible expenses
- Artistic fees and contributors fees
- Production and technical costs
- Marketing and publicity costs
- Event documentation expenses
- Administrative costs
- Editorial, production, distribution, and promotion costs for magazines
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects started or completed before results are announced.
- Ongoing operating costs, including permanent staff salaries and general administration.
- Equipment purchases, capital projects, fundraising, deficit reduction, archiving, awards, film projects, competitive projects, and art therapy.
- Activities outside the City of Toronto, including touring, travel, and accommodations.
- Book publishing and excluded magazine types such as lifestyle, scholarly, political reportage, commercial, religious, spiritual, student-run, or university-affiliated magazines.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit and strength of artistic goals.
- Contribution to the development of literary arts in Toronto.
- Contribution to the development of the applicant organization, collective, or artists.
- Public impact and effectiveness of outreach, marketing, distribution, or audience development.
- Financial viability and ability to carry out the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the project description, budget information, and support material.
- Include resumes for key artists and brief bios for other contributors.
- Step 2: Register on TAC Grants Online
- Create or use an account on the TAC online granting portal.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Upload the application and required materials through TAC Grants Online.
- Submit before 11:59 pm on the deadline date.
- Applications are not accepted by any other method.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation and results
- Watch for a confirmation email after submission.
- Check TAC Grants Online and email for the results notice.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer panel from the literary community.
- Projects are assessed on artistic merit, contribution to Toronto literary arts, development impact, public impact, and financial viability.
- Applicants are notified by email and through TAC Grants Online, usually within four months of the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Final reports are required after project completion.
Additional information
- Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities may be eligible for an additional Accessibility Grant.
- Application support funds may be available for Deaf applicants and applicants with disabilities.
- Applicants receive results by email and through TAC Grants Online.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Literary Projects Program
What is the Literary Projects?
Toronto Arts Council’s Literary Projects program supports professional, non-profit literary organizations and collectives in Toronto. It funds one-time or time-limited literary projects such as festivals, readings, workshops, and magazine publishing.
How much funding can be received?
Literary Projects Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Literary Projects program?
To be eligible for the Literary Projects program, you must:
Toronto-based literary organization or collective
Non-profit status required
Professional artists and fees required
What expenses are eligible under Literary Projects?
Artistic fees and contributors fees
Production and technical costs
Marketing and publicity costs
Event documentation expenses
Administrative costs
Editorial, production, distribution, and promotion costs for magazines
Who can I contact for more information about the Literary Projects?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at rudrapriya@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 236.
Where is the Literary Projects available?
The Literary Projects program is available Montréal, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Literary Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Literary Projects is a Grant and Funding