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2.4 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which may be obtained from the TheatreSection.2.5 Competition Closing Date:One deadline per year: December 1 st (postmark deadline)2.6 Contact:For more detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the TheatreSection toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4487 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4487. Thefacsimile number is (613) 566-4332.3.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL THEATRE ARTISTSGrants to Individual Theatre Artists provide assistance either for professionaldevelopment or for the individual creation of new work. They are intended to contributetowards basic subsistence and accompanying costs (travel, tuition, research,performance tickets, etc.). Professional development may include study, travel,research, apprenticeships, internships or residencies. Most submissions for individualcreation projects request subsistence for the time needed to create new work. Travelgrants are intended to assist with travel costs so that theatre artists may acceptinvitations to attend Canadian or foreign premieres of their work, accept prizes, orparticipate as workshop leaders or guest speakers at conventions or conferences.3.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Playwrightsmust have had at least one work professionally produced on stage or publishedprofessionally. Other theatre artists must have practiced with professional companies orindependent professional productions for at least two years. The Canada Council for theArts defines "professionalism" according to the following criteria:specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions);recognition by one's peers (artists who work in the same artistic tradition);a commitment to devote more time to one's artistic activity if financially feasible;a history of public presentation.3.2 Value of Grants:Grants to Individual Theatre Artists: Grants provide fixed amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000,depending on the needs of the artist. Applicants should apply for the fixedamount that will enable them to complete the proposed project. Applicants mustPg. 67