Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides grants of $1,500 to $5,000 for Ontario writers. It supports new writing or work in progress through recommender-based applications submitted in Nova.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
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 writing projects.
- Continuation of work in progress.
Documents Needed
- Project information
- Application answers
- Recent literary samples
- Résumé or support document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual writers in Ontario.
- Writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, and young adult literature.
- Writers of children's literature and illustrated writing.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations.
- Ad-hoc groups and collectives.
- Non-professional applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees for time spent on the project.
- Research costs, including travel, accommodation, resources, and assistant fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Manuscript evaluation.
- Editorial services.
- Publication expenses.
- Post-publication expenses.
- Writing for film, radio, television, theatre, or interactive digital media.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Recommenders review applications and send recommendations to OAC.
- OAC reviews recommendations for applicant and project eligibility.
- Applicants are notified by email when the notification letter is available in Nova.
- If approved, the applicant must enter their SIN and acknowledge the notification letter in Nova.
- The grant cheque is then sent by regular mail.
Additional information
- One application may be submitted to up to ten recommenders per program year.
- Applicants must create or update their Nova profile before applying.
- The final report must be submitted in Nova.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recommender Grants for Writers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recommender Grants for Writers. 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 Recommender Grants for Writers?
This program provides grants of $1,500 to $5,000 for Ontario writers. It supports new writing or work in progress through recommender-based applications submitted in Nova.
How much funding can be received?
Recommender Grants for Writers Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recommender Grants for Writers program?
To be eligible for the Recommender Grants for Writers program, you must:
Ontario resident.
Recent professional publishing history.
Application to designated recommender.
What expenses are eligible under Recommender Grants for Writers?
Creation of new writing projects.
Continuation of work in progress.
Who can I contact for more information about the Recommender Grants for Writers?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the Recommender Grants for Writers available?
The Recommender Grants for Writers program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Recommender Grants for Writers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recommender Grants for Writers is a Other Support