Are you a Toronto-based literary artist who tells stories through fiction, poetry, nonfiction, spoken-word, or another oral tradition? This grant is for you! 

Toronto Arts Council’s (TAC) Writers Program supports the creation of new literary works or works-in-progress in the genres of fiction (including novels, short stories, children’s literature, graphic novels, etc.), literary non-fiction, poetry and oral traditions such as storytelling, dub, rap and spoken-word. This program provides two levels of support for writers: Writers in early stages of their career ($5k), and Writers with an established Writing Career ($10k). 

During this session, you will learn all about the grant: eligibility requirements, grant writing tips, and an overview of what the application will look like. The session will conclude with an open Q&A.

This information session is free to attend and is for anyone interested in applying to the program. ASL interpretation will be provided.

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Have you ever dreamt about creating and presenting artistic work in a museum or heritage site? Or wanted to collaborate with a local community through historical, environmental or site-specific contexts? Toronto Arts Council’s Animating Historic Sites program provides funding to do just that! In addition to the funding, recipients receive access to space and staff support at participating historic sites throughout Toronto. The program is open to individual artists, arts organizations and collectives working in any artistic discipline. You can research, develop, create, produce, present, program – almost anything! This grant can cover 100% of project costs up to $30,000.  

During this info session you will learn all about the grant – eligibility, grant writing tips, and dive into what the application looks like. The partnering sites’ representatives will be in attendance to answer your questions. The session will conclude with an open Q&A.  

This information session is free to attend and is for anyone interested in applying to the program. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Register for a spot on Eventbrite