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Long-term grant program ongoing
Long-term financial support for Canadian writers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This ongoing program provides financial assistance to distinguished Canadian authors in financial hardship. It supports long-term aid for eligible writers and may require annual updates to maintain eligibility.
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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 : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
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
- Seniors
- Artists / creatives
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Latest tax return
- Biographical profile
- Basic financial information
- Health information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian published authors.
- Writers living in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Unpublished writers.
- Authors who are not Canadian.
- Applicants living outside Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Published work and contribution to Canadian literature.
- Professional profile and unique circumstances of each applicant.
- Financial hardship and, for long-term aid, inability to earn adequate income.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form.
- Provide basic financial and health information.
- Prepare your latest tax return and biographical profile.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application for review by the committee.
- Step 3: Follow up if requested
- Provide any additional information or clarification if contacted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee.
- The board approves applications and authorizes the support.
- Additional information may be requested by the chair through a board member or advisor.
- Eligibility information must be updated each year for reassessment.
Additional information
- Applications are treated confidentially.
- Personal information is limited to what is needed to assess the application and administer the support.
- Unsuccessful applications are destroyed after the award meeting.
- Recipients receive a T5007 slip for tax reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Long-term grant program ongoing Program
What is the Long-term grant program ongoing?
This ongoing program provides financial assistance to distinguished Canadian authors in financial hardship. It supports long-term aid for eligible writers and may require annual updates to maintain eligibility.
How much funding can be received?
Long-term grant program ongoing Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Long-term grant program ongoing program?
To be eligible for the Long-term grant program ongoing program, you must:
Canadian author aged 60+
Living in Canada
Low income and financial hardship
Who can I contact for more information about the Long-term grant program ongoing?
You can contact Foundation of Canadian Writers (CWF).
Where is the Long-term grant program ongoing available?
The Long-term grant program ongoing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Long-term grant program ongoing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Long-term grant program ongoing is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Long-term grant program ongoing?
Long-term grant program ongoing is funded by Foundation of Canadian Writers (CWF)