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The Goodman Writer's Grant
Funding for emerging Icelandic-themed writers
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $4,000 grant to support an emerging writer. It funds unpublished English-language works related to the Icelandic-Canadian presence or the author's Icelandic or Icelandic-North American connection.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Writing an unpublished work intended for publication.
- Developing fiction, poetry, treatise, or historical documentation related to Icelandic themes.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Manuscript in PDF format
- Clear publication goal, if the work is unpublished
- Brief description of motivation
- List of previous publications, if any
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizen writers.
- Emerging writers preparing an unpublished work.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian citizens.
- Writers submitting already published work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the work to Icelandic-Canadian or Icelandic-North American themes.
- Publication intention and clarity of publication goals.
- Writing quality and suitability of the submitted sample.
- Appropriate length and completeness of the manuscript sample.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Enter personal and contact details.
- Provide information about the work, theme, style, and word count.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Attach the manuscript as a PDF.
- Include publication goals and other requested application details.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed form through the online application page.
- Applications must be submitted by October 1 at 4 PM CT.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed by the award committee.
- The recipient is notified by December 1.
- Acknowledgement of support is required upon publication if awarded.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit multiple works.
- Each submission is reviewed independently.
- The work must be unpublished at the time of application.
- The recipient must acknowledge the grant support upon publication.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Goodman Writer's Grant Program
What is the The Goodman Writer's Grant?
This program offers a $4,000 grant to support an emerging writer. It funds unpublished English-language works related to the Icelandic-Canadian presence or the author's Icelandic or Icelandic-North American connection.
How much funding can be received?
The Goodman Writer's Grant Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Goodman Writer's Grant program?
To be eligible for the The Goodman Writer's Grant program, you must:
Canadian citizens only.
Unpublished English-language work.
Icelandic-related theme required.
What expenses are eligible under The Goodman Writer's Grant?
Writing an unpublished work intended for publication.
Developing fiction, poetry, treatise, or historical documentation related to Icelandic themes.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Goodman Writer's Grant?
You can contact Canada Iceland Foundation by email at chairman@canadaicelandfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the The Goodman Writer's Grant available?
The The Goodman Writer's Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the The Goodman Writer's Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Goodman Writer's Grant is a Grant and Funding