Writers' Trust of Canada · Canada
Woodcock Fund
Accepting applications
$2,000 to $12,000 for published Canadian writers hit by a sudden financial crisis or loss of income.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Accepting applications
- Funding amount
- $2,000 to $12,000
- Listed deadline
- Any time
- Who can apply
- Artists.
- Where
- Anywhere in Canada
- Good for
- Arts and culture
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Professionally published writers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, facing unforeseen financial need or income loss.
Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.
Still to confirm
A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.
- Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
- Professionally published writers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, facing unforeseen financial need or income loss.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.
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