A Few New Words - Poetry Publishing Initiative

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A Few New Words - Poetry Publishing Initiative

A Few New Words is designed to encourage new, short publications by emerging Western Australian poets. Established poets who are experimenting with a new direction and collaborations between poets and artists or designers are encouraged to apply.

Publishing includes print publications and electronic media.  

Proposals must be for activities that will assist in developing and enhancing your practice and increasing your profile. A Few New Words grants can assist with all costs related to the creation and distribution of the final work, excluding a fee for writing.

Up to five grants may be awarded per year.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria of the Arts Grants Program.  Applications to this category must also address:
  • demonstrated innovation in form, content and/or strategies for audience development
  • potential for a raised local and national profile for the poet

Eligibility

Please see the general eligibility requirements of the Arts Grants Program.

Support Material

In addition to the general support material of the Arts Grants Program please include:
  • the completed manuscript
  • sample designs and/or a detailed description of design
  • a credible and concise plan for marketing and distribution that takes into account the nature of the opportunities currently available and the networks that will be used (up to three pages)

Funding Cap

$4000

Closing Dates

Please review closing dates for this grant.

Contact

Contact your Project Officer or call DCA on (08) 9224 7310 or toll free for Country WA callers only on 1800 199 090. 
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