Funding
Funding
Contact me to discuss funding opportunities
The following sources of funding may help cover part, or all, of the costs associated with hosting me at your venue. For eligibility requirements and application guidelines, please visit program websites.
School Visits in Alberta
The Young Alberta Book Society will cover my travel expenses associated with visiting schools and libraries, anywhere in Alberta, during its annual October festival, called Taleblazers. I offer presentations for K-12 and family audiences. Visit my YABS author profile to choose a session.
Northern Ontario Schools
Applications for the Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program are usually posted in late fall with a January 15 deadline. Details about the program for 2021 may evolve in light of changing health regulations for in-person events in Ontario. Details will be available later in the year.
Public Readings - Canada
This funding is for libraries and other organizations across Canada. The National Public Readings Program, run by The Writers Union of Canada (TWUC), will fund me to present anywhere in Canada. Approved readings must be held in a library, book store, festival, or other public location.
Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools
As a Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) member, I'm eligible for funding to present at Ontario elementary and secondary schools. Schools typically apply directly to the program. During the pandemic, however, please contact me directly to discuss funded virtual visits. For more information contact the TWUC office at info@writersunion.ca.
Canada Council Funding - Arts Across Canada
This funding is for libraries and other organizations across Canada. The Canada Council for the Arts funds readings, presentations, and author residencies. To learn more about the Arts Across Canada program, phone 1-800-263-5588 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4039. For general information email: artsacrosscanada@canadacouncil.ca
Artists and Education Funding - Alberta
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) funds approved authors to serve as writers-in-residence in Alberta schools through the Artists and Education project grant. You can apply to host me for a one to thirty day literacy-building residency for students from kindergarten to grade 12. The annual deadline is April 1 of each year. Please contact me as early as possible to ensure sufficient application time.