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Activities ineligible for support include: lobbying; advocacy or representation ofmembers' interests to government; newsletters and communication between membersof an association; regular annual general meetings; and projects from individual writersor publishers.3.2 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested through thisprogram. However, applicants are encouraged to seek other sources of support andcreate significant self-generated revenues. The Council can provide only a partialcontribution towards costs.3.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, which is available from theWriting and Publishing Section.All applicants should present a written description of their organization or group, itsrecent accomplishments and plans for the future, and operating budgets for theprevious, current and following years, including any available audited financialstatements. Applicants must provide a description of the project for which they requireassistance, the objectives of and procedures for carrying out the project, and anticipatedproject revenues and expenses. They must demonstrate that the project will contributesignificantly towards promoting the development of Canadian literature or increasingpublic awareness of and access to Canadian literature. They must also provideinformation on how they will monitor the project and assess results.Applicants for special conference or professional development assistance should alsoprovide an outline of the purpose of the conference or professional developmentprogram, a list of expected participants, a detailed conference or professionaldevelopment schedule and a proposed budget, including expected revenues. Forspecial conferences, only those costs related to the participation of professionalCanadian writers or publishers are eligible for support.3.4 Competition Closing Dates:Applications must be postmarked (or delivered to the Canada Council) by February 15thor September 1 st .3.5 Contacts:For more detailed information on the English-language component, contact: Sue Stewart, Writingand Publishing Section Officer Telephone: toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5574, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 5574 E-mail: sue.stewart@canadacouncil.caFor the French-language component, contact: Carole Boucher, Writing and Publishing SectionOfficer Telephone: toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5088, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 5088 fax(613) 566-4410. E-mail: carole.boucher@canadacouncil.caPg. 98