If you’re a Canadian literary book or creative writing magazine publisher, you could get up to $30,000 for activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for this grant include the following: 1. Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publishers are eligible to apply. 2. Organizations must have a validated profile in the portal. 3. Organizations must pay fees or royalties according to standards of the arts practice and fulfill all contractual obligations related to copyright payments by the application deadline. 4. Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants are not eligible to apply. 5. Book publishers must have published at least 1 eligible literary title in the year preceding the application. 6. Creative writing magazines must have published at least 2 print issues in the year preceding the application or electronic creative writing magazines must have been available and maintained a publishing program for at least 12 months before the deadline.

Who is eligible

- Canadian literary book publishers - Creative writing magazine publishers

Who is not eligible

Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publishers Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants

Eligible projects & activities

- Activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process

Evaluation & selection criteria

1. Quality of the proposed project and its potential impact on Canadian literary writers. 2. Ability of the publisher to effectively develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process. 3. Alignment with the goals and objectives of the Literary Publishing Projects component and Supporting Artistic Practice funding. 4. Feasibility and soundness of the project plan, budget, and timeline. 5. Previous track record of the publisher in supporting and publishing Canadian literary works.

How to apply

To apply for the Literary Publishing Projects grant, follow these steps: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you intend to apply. 2. Ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria for Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publishers. 3. Make sure your organization pays fees or royalties according to standards of the arts practice and has fulfilled all contractual obligations related to copyright payments by the application deadline. 4. If you are a book publisher, have published at least 1 eligible literary title in the year preceding the application. 5. If you are a creative writing magazine, have published at least 2 print issues in the year preceding the application or maintained a publishing program for at least 12 months for electronic creative writing magazines.

Additional information

- Applicants must have published at least 1 eligible literary title in the year preceding the application for book publishers. - Creative writing magazines must have published at least 2 print issues of the magazine in the year preceding the application. - Electronic creative writing magazines must have been available and maintained a publishing program for at least 12 months before the deadline.

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