Yolande House
Grant consulting and coaching from a trauma-informed writer who's published in literary journals like The Rumpus, PRISM international, Grain, and The Fiddlehead, and has received grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and Access Copyright.
Find out more about me at www.yolandehouse.com
FREE 15-Minute Grant Taster Call
Book a FREE 15-minute taster call with me to talk about literary grants. We can talk about how to find grants in your area, how to choose a grant project, the specifics of grant writing, how to answer the "artistic practice" question, or anything else. Please choose ONE main question to focus on for our 15-minutes.
This free call is limited to one-per-person to give you a taste of what it's like to work with me. At the end of the call, I will share ways you can work with me further if that's of interest to you.
Ask Me Anything Call
Interested in picking my brain about literary grants? Book an hour of my time here!
We can talk about how to:
- locate literary grants in your area that you're eligible for
- review the criteria for a particular grant
- go over the process of putting together a strong application
- decide what grant work you'll propose to do
- talk about how to put together a strong project description, timeline, or answer the daunting "how will your project advance artistic practice?" question
- or anything else you'd like to know about artist grants
There are no refunds for this service once you book, so please be sure this time and day work for you!
The Full Read (CCA)
Verbal feedback on your entire Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) grant application in a 1-hour Zoom call! Recording included.
At least two weeks before your booking date, send me your grant writing (your answers to the funder's questions) AND your supplementary materials for this application (these can be your CV, writing sample, budget; maybe also letters of reference, a reading list for a research grant, etc.).
My feedback will mainly focus on your grant writing, but I'll also read over your supplementary materials and I'll let you know if I see something in these that could be strengthened.
After you book, I'll send you an optional template you can use for your grant writing. You're welcome to use your own template if you have one, but please make sure your answers are under the CCA's maximum word count.
You can email your documents to me at info@yolandehouse.com at least two weeks before the date you book here. Please send me your documents in Word files, not PDFs.
There are no refunds for this service. If you need an extension, you must let me know one week before your booking time or your spot is forfeit.
The Full Read (OAC)
Verbal feedback on your entire Ontario Arts Council (OAC) grant application in a 1-hour Zoom call! Recording included.
At least ten days before your booking date, send me your grant writing (your answers to the funder's questions) AND your supplementary materials for this application (these can be your CV, writing sample, budget; maybe also letters of reference, a reading list for a research grant, etc.).
My feedback will mainly focus on your grant writing, but I'll also read over your supplementary materials and I'll let you know if I see something in these that could be strengthened.
After you book, I'll send you an optional template you can use for your grant writing. You're welcome to use your own template if you have one, but please make sure your answers are under the OAC's maximum word count.
You can email your documents to me at info@yolandehouse.com at least ten days before the date you book here. Please send me your documents in Word files, not PDFs.
There are no refunds for this service. If you need an extension, you must let me know one week before your booking time or your spot is forfeit.
The Full Read (Access Copyright)
Verbal feedback on your entire Access Copyright Foundation (ACF) grant application in a 1-hour Zoom call! Recording included.
At least ten days before your booking date, send me your grant writing (your answers to the funder's questions) AND your supplementary materials for this application (these can be your CV, writing sample, budget; maybe also letters of reference, a reading list for a research grant, etc.).
My feedback will mainly focus on your grant writing, but I'll also read over your supplementary materials and I'll let you know if I see something in these that could be strengthened.
After you book, I'll send you an optional template you can use for your grant writing. You're welcome to use your own template if you have one, but please make sure your answers are under the ACF's maximum word count.
You can email your documents to me at info@yolandehouse.com at least ten days before the date you book here. Please send me your documents in Word files, not PDFs.
There are no refunds for this service. If you need an extension, you must let me know one week before your booking time or your spot is forfeit.
Quick & Dirty Grant Feedback: CCA (No meeting)
Brief written feedback on up to three of your Canada Council for the Arts grant application answers. My feedback will focus on two questions: Does this answer the CCA’s question in full? What could help make this answer stronger?
You may receive my feedback in writing or by video. Please let me know about your accessibility needs when you book.
Please submit your grant writing (your answers to up to 3 CCA questions*) in a Word document. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point font.
*Your answers must respect the CCA's word count limit, i.e. 250 words or 750 words, etc. Please state the word count limit at the top of each answer.
Please email your work to info(at)yolandehouse(dot)com at least one week prior to your scheduled booking time. You will receive your feedback within one week of your booking time. Note the time you book simply reserves a slot with me to do the work. There is no live meeting.
There are no refunds for this service.
Quick & Dirty Grant Feedback: OAC (No meeting)
Brief written feedback on up to three of your Ontario Arts Council grant application answers. My feedback will focus on two questions: Does this answer the OAC’s question in full? What could help make this answer stronger?
You may receive my feedback in writing or by video. Please let me know about your accessibility needs when you book.
Please submit your grant writing (your answers to up to 3 OAC questions*) in a Word document. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point font.
*Your answers must respect the OAC's word count limit, i.e. 250 words or 750 words, etc. Please state the word count limit at the top of each answer.
Please email your work to info(at)yolandehouse(dot)com at least one week prior to your scheduled booking time. You will receive your feedback within one week of your booking time. Note the time you book simply reserves a slot with me to do the work. There is no live meeting.
There are no refunds for this service.
Quick & Dirty Grant Feedback: ACCESS COPYRIGHT (No meeting)
Brief written feedback on up to three of your Access Copyright grant application answers. My feedback will focus on two questions: Does this answer AC’s question in full? What could help make this answer stronger?
You may receive my feedback in writing or by video. Please let me know about your accessibility needs when you book.
Please submit your grant writing (your answers to up to 3 AC questions*) in a Word document. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point font.
*Your answers must respect the AC's word count limit, i.e. 250 words or 750 words, etc. Please state the word count limit at the top of each answer.
Please email your work to info(at)yolandehouse(dot)com at least one week prior to your scheduled booking time. You will receive your feedback within one week of your booking time. Note the time you book simply reserves a slot with me to do the work. There is no live meeting.
There are no refunds for this service.
