Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association Professional Developmental Grant
The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA), in addition to recognizing Canadian writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, by organizing the annual Aurora Awards and inducting major figures into its Hall of Fame, supports writers through CSFFA Professional Developmental Grants.
Each calendar year, CSFFA grants are offered to successful Canadian applicants to cover up to 75 per cent of the cost to the Canadian applicants of editorial assistance, e.g. book coach, or editorial fees for a first novel.
There are two submission windows each year: January 1 to March 31; and June 1 to September 30.
Grants are distributed at the discretion of the CSFFA Board, based on the applications submitted per submission windows. Unawarded grant money, if any, is rolled into the next grant year.
Successful applicants are contacted by CSFFA. Decisions by the CSFFA Board are final.
Guidelines:
1. Current Board Members or family members of Board Members are not eligible for CSFFA Professional Development Grants.
2. Board Members must have vacated their position for a minimum of one year prior to applying for a CSFFA Professional Development Grant.
3. Applicants must be minimally published, or a new, writer, or a writer new to Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror.
4. A successful applicant, upon completion of using the CSFFA grant, will provide a 500-word description of the Grantee’s results and experience. An announcement may be made on CSFFA’s website, in CSFFA’s newsletter, and/or during the annual Aurora Awards. The Grantee will be invited, but not obligated, to record a very short video to be included in the online Aurora Awards Ceremony.
5. Application deadlines are the last day of each submission period (March 31, Sept. 30), 11:59:59 E.S.T. Late applications will be considered during the next submission period.