Closed
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Toronto, Canada
Overview
The Writers Program supports the creation of new literary works and works in progress for Toronto writers, with fixed funding levels of $5,000 or $10,000. It supports fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, oral traditions, and related writing projects, including some accessibility support for eligible recipients.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new literary works or works in progress.
- Writing projects in fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, and oral traditions.
Documents Needed
- Literary CV in PDF format
- Project description
- Writing sample or support material
- English translation for samples in other languages
- Letter of copyright permission for adaptation projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional writers published by a professional publisher.
- Individual writers and collaborative applications with a principal applicant.
- Writers in fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, and oral traditions.
- Applicants in the City of Toronto.
Who is not eligible
- Self-published writers.
- Writers published only in newsletters or non-literary student magazines.
- Applicants under 18 years old.
- Undergraduate students.
- Applicants seeking publishing-only support or translation-only projects.
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to creating the new literary work or work in progress.
- Accessibility costs for eligible recipients, such as interpretation, captioning, support workers, or equipment rentals.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects completed before the results announcement.
- Publishing-only costs, including printing.
- Film, video, or television scripts.
- Translation.
- Tuition fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a blind peer assessment process.
- Applications are assessed separately for Level One and Level Two.
- Funding decisions are based on the review panel’s recommendations.
- Results are sent by email, usually within 3 to 4 months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before payment is released.
Additional information
- Collaborative applications are allowed, with a principal applicant required.
- The program uses a blind assessment process.
- Applicants receive a notification email with results about 3 to 4 months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Writers Program Program
What is the Writers Program?
The Writers Program supports the creation of new literary works and works in progress for Toronto writers, with fixed funding levels of $5,000 or $10,000. It supports fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, oral traditions, and related writing projects, including some accessibility support for eligible recipients.
How much funding can be received?
Writers Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Writers Program program?
To be eligible for the Writers Program program, you must:
Professionally published writer.
Toronto resident for at least one year.
Meets level-specific career criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Writers Program?
Creation of new literary works or works in progress.
Writing projects in fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, and oral traditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Writers Program?
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 Writers Program available?
The Writers Program program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Writers Program?
Writers Program is funded by Toronto Arts Council (TAO)