Located in Vancouver
As we move deeper into an era of overlapping crises, the stories we tell matter more than ever. This residency is designed to support writers whose work illuminates pathways forward — writing that offers unique, enchanting ways of rethinking how we narrate our relationships to the natural world, each other and to the systems that shape our futures.
We welcome work that expands how climate stories can be told. This may include projects that foreground underheard perspectives, explore place-based relationships to land and water, interrogate inherited assumptions about progress and growth, or imagine new social and ecological possibilities.
Our aim is to provide the time, space, and material support for the development or completion of a boundary-pushing non-fiction manuscript that contributes meaningfully to contemporary climate discourse, while maintaining a strong commitment to literary craft. Without diminishing the realities we face, this residency seeks to champion forward‑looking, solutions‑oriented storytelling that explores imaginative pathways toward resilience and reciprocity.
Time Period:
June 2026
Remuneration:
The program includes dedicated, month-long access to our Granville Island studio, a $4,000 grant, and a focused environment for writers developing an original work of non-fiction.
Application fee:
None
Requirements:
This residency is intended for mid-career and established writers with a demonstrated body of work and experience in their field.
Mid-career writers are those who have at least one published work of fiction or non-fiction (book, essay, or substantial piece in a reputable journal, magazine, or anthology). The successful candidate must be in the process of developing a significant literary presence.
Established writers are those with at least one published full-length book of fiction or nonfiction with an established publisher, or an equivalent body of work across respected magazines, journals, or anthologies. They must have a well-developed professional presence through readings, residencies, awards, or other literary recognitions.
We recognize that systemic barriers can shape the pathways through which writers gain recognition or build traditional literary credentials. We remain committed to maintaining a low barrier to access and will make exceptions to this criteria for candidates whose work demonstrates exceptional talent and originality, even if their formal record of publication is not extensive. Outstanding applications from such emerging writers will be given full consideration.
Additional eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must currently reside in Canada, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Protected Persons.
- While applicants are not required to currently reside in the Vancouver area, this residency prioritizes writers who are able to make meaningful, in-person use of our work-only studio space. The selected resident will be expected to work regularly from our Granville Island studio throughout the residency period, as on-site engagement is a core component of the program. Please note that living accommodations are not included at this time. Exceptions to in-person participation will be made for applicants experiencing physical limitations; if this applies to you, we ask that you outline your needs within your application.
- Writers must be actively working on a significant nonfiction project that displays a strong voice, a clear creative vision, and innovative potential.
Deadline:
Applications will close on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11 pm