- BC Ministry of Culture grant, 1996
- Banff Centre for the Arts Writing Studio scholarships, 1993, 1995, 1998
- Banff Centre Leighton Studios scholarships, 1997, 2001
- Ontario Arts Council Writers Reserve grants, 1985, 1986, 1989-95
- Canada Council for the Arts grants, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001
- Ontario Arts Council Work-in-Progress grant, 1988
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