J Michael Fay Subsidy Program

J. Michael fay subsidy program

J. Michael Fay founded the Alexandra Writers Centre Society in 1981. What started as a small group of writers teaching and learning together has now grown into a powerful network of writers, instructors, storytellers and creatives.

We are a community that thrives on support and encouragement.

Michael passed away in June 2020. Part of his legacy is this gift to anyone who needs it.

Whether you are dealing with trauma, ready to explore a new avenue of creative expression, or delving into a long-loved passion for the literary arts we believe art should be accessible to everyone. Based on the philosophy of “no writer left behind”, the J. Michael Fay Subsidy Program is available to anyone who finds themselves in financial need but really wants or needs to participate in one of our programs or classes.

Downloadable/Fillable Form

Download, fill out and email this form back to us at [email protected] or complete the form below.

j mICHAEL fAY sUBSIDY PROGRAM APPLICATION

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PRIVACY STATEMENT
By submitting this form, consent is given to have personal client information reviewed and retained by the Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) for the purpose of the subsidy application process. AWCS will not sell, share, or rent any personal client information. AWCS is not responsible for any intercepted information sent through any unsecured wireless devices. If you have questions or concerns about the collection and retention of personal information, please contact the Executive Director, Robin van Eck at 403.264.4730 or by email to [email protected]

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Support the Fund, Support an Emerging Writer
We rely on the support of individual donors and a percentage of revenues to fund the program. Your donation can go a long way to support someone in need of a creative outlet or healing.
$150
2 memberships + gives access to free programming to build community and find peer support.
$250
2 seats in a workshop or a weekly class
$500
2 seats in a weekly class or a youth program for a year
$1000
a seat in the year-long manuscript class, a manuscript review or editing services
$2500
a seat in the Author Development Program

CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND

Annual Subsidies Provided Since 2018
2018/19 - $3550 - to 18 individuals
2019/20 - $6815 - to 35 individuals
2020/21 - $2345 - to 12 individuals
2021/22 - $3372.50 - to 17 individuals
2022/23 - $3200.00 to 15 individuals
2023/24 - $4260.00 to 21 individuals.
2024/25 - $8500.00 to 23 individuals