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BOOKED: travel fund for publishers and literary agents - literature - next closing date:

BOOKED provides travel support for Australian publishers and literary agents to promote Australian literary works and authors overseas and develop international demand for Australian literary works and authors.

Breaking new ground - literature - next closing date: 07 March 2008

The purpose of this one-off grant initiative is to create a stimulus to assist in the creation of important new work by established Australian writers and picture book and graphic novel illustrators which breaks new literary ground for the writer and will also have a high expectation of publication or production.

Residencies - literature - next closing date: 15 March 2008

Residencies foster excellence in writing by providing individual writers with a supportive environment for professional development, research and creative risk-taking.

Fellowships - literature - next closing date: 15 May 2008

Fellowship grants support excellence in Australian literature by providing highly accomplished literary writers with financial support for two years

New work - literature - next closing date: 15 May 2008

New work grants assist in the creation of new work by emerging, developing and established Australian writers and picture book illustrators.

Writers' emeritus award - literature - next closing date: 15 May 2008

The writers’ emeritus award acknowledges the achievements of eminent literary writers over the age of 65 who have made outstanding and lifelong contributions to Australian literature.

Key organisations - multi-year - literature - next closing date: 15 June 2008

Key organisations - multi-year grants are designed to develop a viable strategic infrastructure to support the work and professional development of Australian writers and the general advancement of Australian literature.

Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initiative - literature - next closing date: 26 September 2008

The Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initative supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English.

Publishing and promotion - literature - next closing date: 01 October 2008

Publishing and promotion grants support activities that foster greater awareness and appreciation of Australian creative writing.

Program - literature - next closing date: 01 October 2008

Program grants provide one-year funding to a limited number of significant organisations that contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure for Australian literature