Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Individual writers and literary artists based in British Columbia - Collaborative groups of two or more eligible artists who share creative control of a project - Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those with valid work permits residing in B.C. - Artists working in approved literary genres (see Approved Expenses section) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant size: Specific amounts not detailed in provided description; typically ranges from $3,000–$15,000 for individual projects (verify with program administrator) - Matching ratio: Non-repayable grant (no matching funds required) - Repayability: Non-repayable; funds do not need to be returned - Payment structure: Typically issued in installments upon milestone completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Funds support the creation of new literary projects intended for: - Book-length publication (primary focus) - Public performance (theatrical, spoken word, or recorded formats) Eligible genres: - Fiction and non-fiction - Graphic novels and comic arts - Children's literature (fiction and non-fiction) - Poetry - Spoken word, dub poetry, and sound poetry - Storytelling Typical eligible uses: Artist fees, research costs, travel, professional development directly tied to project creation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Residency requirement: Applicant must be B.C.-based - Project scope: Work must be new; previously published or completed work is ineligible - Deliverables: Project must result in book-length publication or public performance - Timeline: Specific funding period and completion deadlines apply (confirm with program) - Reporting: Recipients must submit progress reports and evidence of project completion - Collaboration clause: If applying as a group, all members must sign agreements confirming shared creative control - Funding restrictions: Funds cannot support self-published vanity projects or commercial ventures without artistic merit