Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)

Overview of the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance) program:

The Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) Literary Creation Projects: Works for Performance program provides grants to Ontario-based writers working on new literary works intended for public performance. This program supports literary creators in developing works in various genres, including plays, spoken word poetry, and other performance-based literary forms.

Benefits of the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance) program:

• This program provides financial support for writers in Ontario to focus on the development and creation of new literary works meant for performance. It offers grants that enable creators to dedicate more time to writing and perfecting their work. Through this grant, applicants can:
• Receive dedicated funding for project development.
• Gain recognition and support from a respected arts council.
• Focus on the creation of original work without the pressure of immediate commercial viability.

Eligibility criteria of the Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance) program:

• Location: The applicant must be an Ontario resident for at least one year before the application deadline.
• Who the Program is For:
• Writers at all career stages (emerging, mid-career, or established).
• Individuals, not organizations. Co-creators can apply together.
• The project must be a new literary work intended for performance (e.g., a play, spoken word poetry, or script for a performance-based production).
• Applicants must not be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program.