Marian Hebb Research Grants

Are you a Canadian business looking for a jumpstart in publishing, writing, or the visual arts? This program might be exactly what you need. It’s designed to give you the support and resources to thrive in your creative field. If this sounds like a good fit for you, take a closer look and see how the Marian Hebb Research Grant can help kickstart your business journey.

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Overview of the Marian Hebb Research Grants program:

Marian Hebb Research Grants support investigations, information gathering, and explorations pertinent to Canadian publishing, writing, and visual arts. These research projects should aim to contribute to the development of a publishable work, an innovative program, a strategic initiative, a study paper, or a report.

Benefits of the Marian Hebb Research Grants program:

Grant Options:
Creators Grant A:
Amount: Up to $7,500.
Purpose: For projects involving travel and significant expenses.
Requirements: Provide a breakdown of expenses and a timeline. Begin activities within one year and submit receipts for major expenses. If you decide not to travel, you can keep $3,000 for home research but must return the rest.
Creators Grant B:
Amount: Up to $3,000.
Purpose: For local or home-based research without significant travel.
Requirements: Describe your research activities and work plan. Receipts are not required unless requested.
For Organizations and Publishers
If you are an organization or publisher, you can apply for up to $10,000 for research, whether conducted in person or virtually.
Funding Decision
Grants are awarded based on the merit of the application, as assessed by the Research Grant review panel. For questions, please contact the Program Consultant.

Eligibility criteria of the Marian Hebb Research Grants program:

For Creators:
Relevance: How the research activities help answer key questions and complete the project.
Feasibility: The practicality of the research plan and timeline.
Budget: The budget should match the projects needs and potential impact.
Applicant
Project Merit: The quality and promise of the work-in-progress.
Past Work: The applicants previous work and professional experience.
Capability: The applicants ability to finish the publishable project.
For Organizations and Publishers
Relevance: The importance and impact of the research on the applicant and their sector.
Workplan and Budget: A clear plan and budget suitable for the projects scope.
Dissemination: Effective plans for sharing and using the research findings.
Applicant
Merit: The professional status and reputation of the applicant.
Sector Contribution: The applicants impact on Canadian writing, publishing, or visual arts.
Expertise: The applicants ability and resources to complete the project.