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Spread the Word has listed different funding opportunities for writers that might offer that support you need to get your project off the ground or that much-needed time to write. We have included grants for longer-running projects, small pots of funding to help out in times of need, and bursaries that offer discounts or free places on writing events and courses. We have grouped the opportunities according to the stage of the writer’s career where suitable, otherwise we have grouped them as being for all.

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For emerging writers:

Spread the Word, Early Career Bursaries Bursary | Apply for £15,000 Open to low-income writers based in London Applications open once a year ( currently open until Monday 25 September 2023 ) The Bursaries is an open brief programme which offer three writers a year of financial and professional support to develop their creative work, with £15,000 awarded to each writer – £10,000 cash and £5,000 towards development opportunities. The Bursaries are made possible by a generous donation from Sam and Rosie Berwick. More info: https://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/early-career-bursaries-are-open-for-applications/

Scottish Book Trust, New Writers Awards Awards with cash bursary | Apply for a £2,000 cash award plus development opportunities Open to unpublished writers based in Scotland Applications open once a year This awards programme offers writers based in Scotland who are committed to developing a writing project a £2,000 cash award allowing them to focus on their work, plus other development opportunities including mentoring, to help develop their projects. More info: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-authors/new-writers-awards  

For published writers:

The Authors Foundation & K Blundell Trust, Grants for work in progress Grant | Apply for £2,000 – £6,000 Open to published or forthcoming published writers in the UK and Ireland Applications open once a year This fund is for writers who either have been commissioned by a commercial British or Irish publisher to write a full-length work, or have published at least one book by a commercial British of Irish publisher. This grant is set up to support a writer with a work in progress to help make time to write. More info: https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-for-work-in-progress/

Peggy Ramsay Foundation, Grant Grant | Apply for up to £5,000 Open to British published theatre writers Applications open all year round The Peggy Ramsay Foundation awards funding to theatre writers in the British Isles with at least one play professionally published to afford them the time and the space to write. The grant may go towards general costs such as rent and bills, as well as materials and equipment. More info: https://peggyramsayfoundation.org/grant-applications.html

The Royal Literary Fund Grant | Funding subject to application Open to published professional authors in the UK experiencing financial hardship Applications open all year round This funding supports professional authors who have published at least 2 works and are experiencing financial difficulties, with an annual grant provided to older writers. The grant can be used towards supporting you personally and financially, and may go towards materials and equipment, as well as paying the bills. More info: https://www.rlf.org.uk/helping-writers/  

Arts Council England, Develop Your Creative Practice Grant Grant | Apply for £2,000 – £12,000 Open to writers of all levels with a 1+ year track record as a professional writer Applications open four times a year ACE’s popular funding supports UK cultural and creative practitioners in their career who want to take time to focus on their creative development. You can apply for funding to go towards development activities and support, such as undertaking a period of research, networking, or time to create new work. More info: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

Arts Council England, National Lottery Project Grants Grant | Apply for £1,000 – £100,000+ Open to writers of all levels Applications open all year round ACE’s access programme supports UK individuals and organisations with a range of arts, museums and libraries projects that benefit people living in England. The funding can support projects that last up to three years in total. More info: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants

Creative Debuts, The Working Class Creatives Grant  Grant | Apply for £500 Open to working class early-career writers Applications open on monthly basis This one-off grant offers working class writers and creative practitioners no-strings attached financial support. This funding can go towards time to write, funding equipment and materials, or helping to pay rent or bills. More info: https://creativedebuts.co.uk/pages/working-class-writers-grant

Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust, Small-Scale Grant Grant | Apply for £250-£1,000 Open to writers aged 30 and above experiencing financial difficulties Applications open once a year ( currently open until Monday 2 October 2023 ) This small-scale fund is for writers and creative practitioners over the age of 30 who are experiencing financial difficulties in the pursuit of their creative careers. The purpose of the funding is go towards materials and equipment, research activities, travel and production costs. More info: http://www.oppenheimdownestrust.org/

Arvon, Low Income Grant Grant | Apply for discounted / free courses Open to low-income writers Applications open throughout year Arvon offers this grant to UK writers who cannot afford the full course fee to cover as much as the course fee as is needed. Priority is given based on financial circumstances. Concessions are also offered towards online courses and residentials at Arvon. More info: https://www.arvon.org/writing-courses/grants/

National Centre for Writing, NCW Academy Bursary Programme Bursary | Apply for discounted / free places on paid-for activities and courses Open to writers who are on a low income The National Centre for Writing offers bursary places to UK writers who are unable to book a place on a workshop or course without financial aid, whether you are a student, pensioner, or earn a low income. Priority is given based on financial need. More info: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/academy/bursaries/

The Literary Consultancy, Free Reads scheme Bursary | Apply for a free manuscript assessment Open to low-income writers based in UK Applications open once a year   ( Spread the Word’s Free Reads scheme for London Writers currently open until Monday 2 October 2023 ) The Free Reads scheme offers talented low-income writers in London feedback on their writing. Writers are matched with a professional TLC reader and will receive either a partial or full read on their submission, with the feedback provided in the form of a written critique. More info: https://www.spreadtheword.org.uk/projects/the-literary-consultancys-free-reads-scheme/ https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/editorial-services/ace-free-reads-scheme/

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Funding for writers.

On 1st September 2021, TLC hosted Funding for Writers, a webinar to provide provide writers seeking different funding routes The webinar was part of TLC’s Writing Soup for the Soul series, and included a Q&A on financial support available for writers, including who it’s for and how to apply. The webinar featured: James Urquhart (Senior Manager for Literature and Libraries, Arts Council England), Nicola Solomon (CEO, the Society of Authors), Eileen Gunn (Grants Director, the Royal Literary Fund), and Beth Gallimore (Events and Outreach Manager, Royal Society of Literature).

We thought it might be helpful to compile some of the different funding options discussed in the webinar in one place, so we’ve created this page to give some more information. The webinar was free to attend, and a video recording can be viewed at the bottom of this page. We hope you find it useful!

Arts Council England

Arts Council England has two main streams for securing funding for writers and artists. These are Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice .

Project Grants are open for new applications throughout the year, but if you are submitting an application for £15,000 or under please allow up to 10 weeks to receive your decision. If you are submitting an application for over £15,000, please allow up to 16 weeks to receive your decision. If your work includes opportunities for people to engage with the work (e.g., with workshops or audience-reaching events) – then Project Grants might be the more suitable funding stream for you from ACE. You can read more information and guidance for Project Grants here .

Developing Your Creative Practice has submission rounds that open and close throughout the year, so do check when the next window closes before readying your application. If you’re focusing on your own creative practice, then DYCP might be the better stream to apply for. DYCP has a grant range of £2,000 – £10,000 and is meant to benefit individual artists and/or creative practitioners. There are some examples of successful Developing Your Creative Practice applications here .

Regional literature development agencies are also a great bet for local funding/support. We have more information here with the major literature orgs.

Society of Authors

The Society of Authors provides £360,000 through Time to Write grants – all writers are welcome to apply, you don’t have to be a member of Society of Authors. Read more about Society of Authors’ grants here . The Society of Authors also run a great series of Prizes , run frequent Campaigns on author rights issues and also have handy Advice around funding and securing financial support.

Royal Society of Literature

The Royal Society of Literature also provides multiple Prizes and Awards throughout the year, and you can read more about what prizes they have running currently here . Prizes such as the £10,000 Christopher Bland Prize, which is awarded annually to a debut novelist or popular non-fiction writer, first published at the age of 50 or over; and the RSL Giles St Aubyn Award, for authors engaged on their first commissioned works of non-fiction. They also have an excellent page on where writers can find financial support here .

Royal Literary Fund

The Royal Literary Fund provides grants and pensions to writers in financial difficulty. They are a self-funded charity, and have been supporting authors since 1790, among them James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, Dylan Thomas and Edith Nesbit. To find out more about the RLF’s Grants and Pensions, click here . You can find out more about their Fellowship scheme, which provides individual writing support to students in the UK here .

The Literary Consultancy

TLC provides bursaried manuscript assessment and mentoring places for writers from low-income and marginsalised backgrounds, via it’s 17 regional and diversity-specific partners around England. Funded by Arts Council England, Free Reads has been running since 2001, and has helped thousands of writers. The scheme runs from April-April, with Free Read partners running submission windows throughout the year. Read more about the scheme, and TLC’s Free Read partners here .

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The Amazon Literary Partnership (ALP) is back for its fifth year, providing grants to literary organisations that support and champion writers of all ages and stages on their creative journey.

Last year, the ALP supported 35 literary groups across the UK – more than ever before. Beneficiaries include organisations dedicated to helping children and young adults develop their writing skills, and community groups engaging children with the world of words.

The 2024 edition is now open and invites applications from all non-profit literary organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland for grants to support their work. Details of how to submit an application and the criteria for entering can be found below .

Swanwick Writers’ Summer School’s TopWrite programme

The Swanwick Writers’ Summer School’sTopWrite programme supports 18-30 year-olds who are pursuing a career in writing. Through the ALP, the school has been able to help fund assisted places for aspiring writers . The programme gives young people the opportunity to share a space with artists of all experience levels, backgrounds and genres as well as expand their writing horizons through a myriad of workshops.

Tash, who attended the school through the TopWrite programme said of the experience: “It was a simple application, which helped me understand my experience and plans as a writer. I had an amazing time at Swanwick, meeting people of all ages with all kinds of experience. The atmosphere of the school was so supportive and encouraging, I felt incredibly motivated!”

Supporting underrepresented writers with Creative Future

Creative Future, founded in Brighton in 2007, is home to The Creative Future Writers’ Award, which includes the UK’s only national writing competition for all underrepresented writers, alongside a series of workshops in hubs throughout the UK. The team support local writers who face barriers and lack opportunities, including those with mental health issues and disabilities, neurodivergent and LGTBQIA+ writers, and people from working class and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Inspiring the next generation with the Super Power Agency

Super Power Agency engages young people aged 8-18 in Edinburgh, hosting workshops and creative programmes to foster excitement about reading and writing.

The charity’s diverse array of workshops includes visiting schools in the local community. Callum, a pupil at Broughton High School in the Scottish capital attended one of Super Power’s first pen pal writing workshops in 2018. Describing himself as a 'turned off' and an 'unengaged' student in a bottom set English class at the time, he was partnered with pen pal Donald, a retired newspaper reporter. Five years later, Callum achieved an A grade in his English exams and gained offers from top universities. He now also works with the Super Power Agency team to inspire others.

“The Super Power Agency workshop played a key role in my social, physical, and mental development and helped really make something of my life," said Callum. "I realised I could be passionate about something meaningful… It allowed me to develop my literacy skills and enjoy school.”

After school creative writing workshops with Fighting Words NI

Fighting Words NI connects young writers aged 6-18 in Northern Ireland to their peers and professional artists. This year, the ALP has helped the team to run weekly workshops with young people to help them with their independent writing projects.

In 2023, the charity, co-founded by Irish author Roddy Doyle, published a new zine, entitled Write Up Your Street , filled with stories, poems, jokes and plays about Belfast, created by young writers aged 8-18. Its initial print run of 4,000 copies flew off the shelves so a further 6,000 copies were printed in October, which were distributed to all libraries across Northern Ireland. The team’s Youth Advisory Panel wrote the foreword to the zine, focusing on how important it is for young people to have their writing published and their voices heard, writing, “It’s a big thing to see your own writing in print. You begin to see that your contribution matters and you can speak out and write your way into change.” 

Supported groups

In 2023, the Amazon Literary Partnership awarded funding to these grant recipients.

● Africa Writes (Royal African Society)

● Arkbound Foundation

● ArtfulScribe

● Comma Press

● Creative Future

● Dornoch Area CIC

● Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

● English PEN

● Fighting Words Northern Ireland

● First Story

● Hosking Houses Trust

● Kernow Education Arts Partnership

● Literacy Pirates

● Literature Works

● Margate Bookie

● New Writing North

● New Writing South

● Ministry of Stories

● National Centre for Writing

● Papatango Theatre Company Ltd

● The Poetry Translation Centre

● Queen's University of Belfast Seamus Heaney Centre

● The Rathbones Folio Prize

● Royal Society of Literature

● Scottish Book Trust

● Serendipity (Serendipity Artists Movement Ltd.)

● Sharing a Story CIC

● The Society of Authors

● Swanwick Writers Summer School

● Super Power Agency

● Writing East Midlands

● Winchester Project

● York Inspirational Kids

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MA Creative Writing

The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. In warm, supportive workshops, you will be helped to improve your writing and in lectures and seminars you will increase your understanding of the industrial and critical contexts of contemporary literature.

You will be taught industry-focused content by experienced published writers. A special unit will introduce you to issues in contemporary publishing. Guest writers and experts from industry will speak, bringing up-to-date knowledge and expertise to the course. We also work closely with local writing groups and writing initiatives. You will work with a professional writer one-on-one as your manuscript develops.

Welcomed into the University's prestigious Department of English , you will be taught by groundbreaking researchers about contemporary critical issues in literature. You will be encouraged to read widely and books will be suggested for you by faculty. At the end of the course, you should be able to speak confidently and intelligently about your work and your reading.

Twilight teaching allows people with working or caring responsibilities to study - as do the part-time options. A strong writing portfolio will allow access without a first degree in a related subject - or indeed without a first degree. Times of classes will be announced well in advance, so that students can accommodate study in their busy lives.

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Programme structure

For full-time students, in the first term:

• Workshop One (20 credits)
• Critical Issues in Contemporary Literature (20 credits)
• Exploration for Creative Dissertations (20 credits).

In the second term:

• Workshop Two (20 credits)
• Critical Issues in Contemporary Publishing (20 credits)
• Planning a Creative Dissertation (20 Credits).

This is followed by the Creative Dissertation (60 Credits) over the summer period.

Two years part-time study requires attendance at one seminar in the first teaching block (TB1) and one seminar in the second teaching block (TB2). In the second year, the two years part-time study option requires attendance at one seminar in TB1, one seminar in TB2, and tutorials over the summer period.

Three years part-time study requires attendance at one seminar in TB1 and one seminar in TB2 in the first year. In the second year, it again requires attendance at one seminar in TB1 and one seminar in TB2. The third year of study requires the student to attend tutorials only.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MA Creative Writing.

World-leading research

The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK ( Times Higher Education ).

94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry requirements

Places are offered on the basis of a portfolio of writing. We are looking for writers with potential to soon begin publishing their work. It is helpful, but not essential, for the applicant to have some idea of the project they hope to undertake during the course of the degree. Evidence of prior study in the area, a long-standing writing practice, workshop experience, and extensive reading can also strengthen the application. However, the most essential element of the application is the writing itself. We are currently only accepting submissions for fiction, creative non fiction (for example, memoir) and poetry. The portfolio should be no longer than 20 pages of fiction or creative non-fiction (double spaced, 12-point font) or 8-10 pages of poetry.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our  profile level A.

Further information about  English language requirements and profile levels .

Fees and funding

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support .

Alumni discount

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.  Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.

Funding for 2024/25

MyWorld Scholarships: UK offer holders for this programme may be eligible for a scholarship of up to £5,000 towards their tuition fees. Information about eligibility and the application process can be found on the MyWorld website . 

Creative Writing is among the subjects eligible for funding from the Postgraduate Master's Loan . The Faculty of Arts also offers funding opportunities for taught and research programmes.

International students are encouraged to apply for the Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship .

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Creative Writing often enter portfolio careers, where creative writing becomes only one element of their income. Other elements may include:

• workshop delivery
• proofreading

The close-reading skills developed on a master's in Creative Writing can also prepare graduates for careers in publishing. Advanced skills in understanding nuance and tone have helped graduates secure work in business communications, marketing and corporate social media.

How to apply

Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.

Overseas applicants: 24 July 2024. Home applicants: 9 August 2024.

Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2023 until all places are filled.

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Arvon Grants: The David Pease Fund

Our grant fund is named in affectionate memory of David Pease, Arvon’s National Director from 1973-2000, who ‘grew Arvon from a small charity to a national literature organisation’. David was committed to ensuring an Arvon course should be available to as many people as possible, and it was under his visionary leadership that the grant fund was created.

For our online and residential writing weeks and weekends, we offer a Low Income Grant. If you couldn’t attend an Arvon course without some financial help, we encourage you to apply. With Low Income Grants, you can apply for any amount up to the full course fee.

Grant funds are released on a quarterly basis, in January, April, July and October. We now have no grant funds remaining for residential or online courses running up to the end of September 2024.

 Keep an eye on this website and/or sign up to our weekly newslette r for grant fund release dates.   Please note that we can now only offer  one grant per person , so if you have received an Arvon Grant in the past, you will be unable to reapply. Our terms and conditions and application form are below.

GENERAL LOW INCOME GRANT – RESIDENTIAL COURSES AND ONLINE WRITING WEEKS/ WEEKENDS

If you are a UK resident and cannot afford the full course fee, we encourage you to apply for one of our grants, which are awarded on the basis of financial need – not writing ability.

You may apply for any amount up to the full course fee. To help us support as many people as possible, please apply only if you’d be unable to attend the course without a grant, and ask for the minimum amount you need. 

To apply for a grant, you must first book on a course, and then send us your completed grant application form. We will hold a place for you while we assess your application. You do not need to pay anything to book your place. Payment will only be required if we confirm  your grant application was successful and your grant is less than the full cost of the course.

Grants are only available for those booking a course with tutors, not our untutored retreats.  Grants are also not available for our online Masterclasses or Writing Days. We encourage applications from  D/deaf and/or Disabled people, and factor in any additional living/support costs when considering your grant – see here for information about accessibility on Arvon courses . See here for details of our grant fund terms and conditions.

If you’re having difficulty downloading or completing the grant application form, due to access reasons , and would like help to complete the form over the phone, please call 020 4529 4970 or email [email protected] and we can call you.

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HOW TO APPLY:

• Download our application form via one of the attachments above (Word or pdf format) or contact us to send you a copy at: [email protected]. Please read this and the Terms and Conditions through carefully before applying.
• Reserve a place on your chosen course online. (If you have any problems with this contact [email protected]). You do not need to pay a deposit at this stage. Your place will be held while we await your application form.
• Complete the application form and send it with your supporting documents by email or post  within seven days.  See the application form for contact details.
• Once we’ve assessed your application, we’ll contact you with a decision and finalise your booking. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

If you would like more information about our grant scheme, or help with the application, email [email protected] .

Eligibility: You must be resident in the UK and able to demonstrate that you do not have the financial means to cover the full cost of an Arvon course.

Please see the grants scheme terms and conditions.

CONCESSIONS 

Concessions are available for both online courses (50%) and residentials (30%). You need to meet certain criteria but do not need to complete an application form. See here for further details.

Please note that you cannot apply for both a Grant and a Concession for the same course.

We also offer a very limited number of free fully subsidised places on online Masterclasses, if you cannot afford the concession rate.

Alternative sources of funding

• The Society of Authors administers a number of grants for writers
• The Royal Literary Fund offers a range of grants to professional writers seeking short-term to long-term financial support who unable to write due to a change in circumstances, sickness, disability or age.
• Ideal for the short story writer or poet, the Scottish Book Trust aims at supporting new writers
• With some funding coming from partners it’s worth having a look at Creative Scotland
• Royal Society of Literature Brookleaze Grants supporting writers from novelists, playwrights, poets, to short story writers who need time away from their normal lives
• Arts Council Grants – fund projects that are all about engaging people, aiding Artists and Art Organisations
• Developing your Creative Practice is a new development fund designed to support independent creative practitioners
• Franics W Reckitt Arts Trust Fund for playwrights supports residential stays by professional artists, writers, composers and others for short periods away from home for holidays, convalescence or quiet working time
• Peggy Ramsay Foundation gives money to theatre writers in order to afford them the time and the space to write

"It would have been impossible for me to pay for this course, and I’m extremely grateful for the generous grant which was awarded to me. For a few days, I was much more than a parent and a carer: I was truly myself again… In that sense, it’s been life-changing.” — Grant Recipient

"In 2010 I was given a grant by Arvon to attend a narrative non-fiction course at Totleigh Barton. During the week I produced a piece which I read out on the final night called The Caravan, based on my experience of living in a caravan on the North Kent Marshes. I am happy to tell you that I expanded this idea and my first book, On the Marshes, was published by Little Toller in April 2017. I would like to thank Arvon for giving me the opportunity to attend the course which gave me the time and thinking space to come up with this idea." — Tracey Craze

"I applied for a grant following a recent corneal transplant operation. I have been unable for some time to continue as a stage actress due to the degeneration of my sight. It goes without saying that this grant was undoubtedly a lifeline.” — Grant Recipient

"I have no doubt that my writing career has already benefitted significantly from the course and will continue to do so into the long term. It’s an opportunity I know I will always be grateful for, and will still reflect upon in years to come as a key turning point." — Grant Recipient

"What I learned at Arvon is that we all have stories, and mine is worthwhile." — Grant Recipient

"The advice I gained about my novel is invaluable, the support was wonderful…I cannot express my gratitude enough; I feel truly blessed to have received financial assistance for this. Having had a long term illness and been unable to earn for a very long time, I would never have been able to afford this otherwise. In about a month I shall be submitting my first novel to agents, this would not be the case without Arvon." — Grant Recipient

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Postgraduate funding for English and Creative Writing

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Fee waiver bursaries.

The Department of English and Creative Writing will be awarding a limited number of competitive fee waiver bursaries for the academic session 2024 - 25.

Informal enquiries about English and Creative Writing fee waivers may be directed to the Arts & Humanities School Operations Team:  ah (@gold.ac.uk)

Applications for 2024 - 25 are now open until Monday 10 June 2024, 12:00am

MA fee waivers

Students applying to the following MA programmes are eligible to apply for a limited number of 30% fee waivers*:

• MA Black British Literature
• MA Creative and Life Writing
• MA Literary Studies  (pathways in: American Literature and Culture; Caribbean Literature and Its Diasporas; Comparative Literature and Criticism; Critical Theory; Modern Literature; Romantic and Victorian Literature and Culture; Shakespeare; Early & Modern)
• MA Multilingualism, Linguistics and Education
• MA Sociocultural Linguistics
• MA Translation

*NB: These MA fee-waiver bursaries will be in addition to the Goldsmiths Excellence and Alumni fee-waivers.

Overseas students may apply for these fee waivers but should note that the value of each award will be equal to the  fees applicable for home/EU students . Exclusions and adjustments based on other awards held may apply.

Find out more and apply for an English and Creative Writing's MA Fee Waiver Bursary .

MPhil/PhD fee waivers

Up to an equivalent of two full-time fee waivers for full-time and/or part-time MPhil/PhD students, for the academic session 2024 - 25. 

Applications from students working in any field of creative writing, literary criticism, linguistics and translation are welcome. All other things being equal, the Department may give preference, in the case of one of the bursaries, to high-quality applications focussing on literature before 1830.

Applicants for these fee waivers must have formally applied for entry to the MA or MPhil/PhD programmes (application links can be found on the relevant programme pages) and must include with their application two academic referees.

Overseas students as well as home/EU students may apply for the fee waivers, but should note that the value of each award will be equal to the fees applicable for home/EU students. Students in receipt of AHRC funding for the same programme may not apply. Exclusions and adjustments based on other awards held may also apply.

Find out more and apply for an MPhil/PhD fee waiver bursary .

Fee waivers for current MPhil/PhD students

Up to an equivalent of one full-time fee waiver, which might take that form or the form of up to two part-time fee waivers, for the academic session 2024 - 25. 

Current students should include a covering letter, CV and a supporting statement from their current supervisor.

Current MPhil/PhD students now holding, or having held, fee waivers may re-apply for these awards, as appropriate. Students on completion or continuation status are not eligible to apply.

Find out more and apply for a MPhil/PhD fee waiver bursary .

External awards and scholarships

Chase phd studentships.

Goldsmiths is one of nine leading research institutions that are part of  CHASE , the Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts Southeast England. CHASE funds up to 56 studentships for talented doctoral candidates each year.

Research projects by MPhil/PhD applicants for any Goldsmiths Department oriented towards Arts and Humanities Research are eligible to be considered for funding. Find out more about  Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding opportunities.

Additional support for current students

As well as substantial research funding to present research papers at conferences, a number of bursaries will be made available annually to support research students' training and development activities (such as studying a language or training in a particular software necessary for a project).

Attendance to specialist advanced summer schools is also generously supported. We have an affiliation to, and support participation in

• The  Samuel Beckett Summer School  in Dublin (this bursary is awarded jointly by the School and the Department)

In recent years we have also supported attendance to:

• The  International T. S. Eliot Summer School  in London
• The Synapsis European School for Comparative Studies in Pontignano, Siena, Italy;
• The  James Joyce Summer School  in Dublin;
• The  Trieste James Joyce Summer School  in Trieste, Italy;
• A  writing ashram  of the Berlin University of the Arts
• Language courses

Study in Brazil

As part of the  MA Multilingualism, Language and Education  programme, there is the possibility to apply to spend part of the summer term at our partner institution the  Federal University of Bahia  (Salvador, Brazil). The number of places available varies each year, according to available funding. 

Students can apply for this opportunity through Goldsmiths once they have enrolled on the MA. Successful students will not have to pay tuition fees, and will receive a grant for living expenses while in Salvador provided by Turing Institute .

Students will be able to conduct their research projects as well as take a range of modules at the host institution.

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THE SALTY QUILL SCHOLARSHIP FOR WRITERS RETREAT http://www.thesaltyquill.com/salty-quill-scholarships-1.html Fall scholarship applications will be available upon request after April 15th. The scholarship award is based primarily on your writing sample, with special attention given to writers with financial need. We hope to attract writers who would benefit from the kind of uninterrupted time and space achievable at McGee Island, alongside a supportive community of fellow writers, and those who otherwise could not afford to attend. Location McGee Island, Maine.

VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS https://www.vcca.com/apply/financial-information/financial-assistance/ Writers, visual artists, and composers who request financial assistance on their residency applications can receive full or partial funding from a variety of sources. Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), one of the leading artists communities in the world with locations in Amherst, Virginia, and Auvillar, France, hosts more than 400 visual artists, writers, and composers each year.

ANNUAL POET COTTAGE WRITER’S RESIDENCY https://poetcottage.com/the-residency/ Apply  July 1-15, 2024 . To provide a refuge for writers who might not otherwise be able to afford to rent the cottage for a writing retreat of their own, Hollowdeck Press LLC sponsors the Annual Poet Cottage Writer’s Residency, offering a 10-day stay at Poet Cottage November 1-10th free of charge, an award worth over $2000. The Residency is open to writers of Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Poetry. Winners are responsible for their own airfare, transportation, jeep rental, and food. Location Coral Bay, St John, USVI.

WHITING CREATIVE NONFICTION GRANT https://www.whiting.org/writers/creative-nonfiction-grant Deadline  April 23, 2024 . The Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant of $40,000 is awarded to writers in the process of completing a book of deeply researched and imaginatively composed nonfiction. The grant is intended to encourage original and ambitious projects by giving recipients the additional means to do exacting research and devote time to composition. Projects must be under contract with a publisher in Canada, the UK, or the US by April 23 to be eligible. Contracts with self-publishing companies are not eligible.

ARTS COUNCIL OF IRELAND AGILITY AWARDS https://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Agility-Award/ Deadline  April 25, 2024.  For Irish practitioners. The Agility Award supports individual professional artists, freelance artists and arts practitioners who need the award to develop your practice, develop your work, develop your skills. Maximum award €5,000.

PORCHES WRITING RETREAT – Michael Kenneth Smith Fellowship https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/ Deadline is in  November . Location Virginia on the James River. Open to women 35 and older who have not yet published a novel.

PORCHES WRITING RETREAT – Michael Kenneth Smith Fellowship https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/ Deadline  June 15, 2024 . Location Virginia on the James River. A 10-night residency is available to a writer seriously committed to the short story. He or she should not yet have published a collection of short stories.

PORCHES WRITING RETREAT – Nancy Ludmerer Fellowship for Flash Fiction and Nonfiction https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/ Deadline  April 30, 2024 . Location Virginia on the James River. A 5-night residency at Porches is available to a writer of flash fiction or flash nonfiction.

PORCHES WRITING RETREAT – Jane Barnes Creative Non-Fiction Fellowship https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/ Deadline  June 1, 2024 . Location Virginia on the James River. One week residency at Porches is available to a writer for essay, memoir, or creative non-fiction.

PORCHES WRITING RETREAT – Open Doors Poetry Fellowship https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/ Deadline  June 1, 2024 . Location Virginia on the James River. First time, new visitors with one published collection.

TENNESSEE ROLLING GRANTS https://tnartscommission.org/news/rolling-grants-remain-available-for-arts-activities/ Tennessee Arts Commission fiscal Year 2024 Rolling Grants remain available to cover a range of arts activities and arts services throughout the state between now and June 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply for projects that range from a focus on serving an underrepresented population to professional development, arts learning, or engaging audiences in performances and hands-on artmaking.

ODYSSEY WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.odysseyworkshop.org/2019-odyssey-writing-workshop-scholarship-opportunities/ Financial aid and scholarships are made available by supporters, alumni, various organizations, and Odyssey itself. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, merit, or the specific criteria listed below. They range in size from several hundred dollars to over $4000.

CALIFORNIA ARTS SEEKING GRANT PANELISTS https://arts.ca.gov/grants/panels/ The California Arts Council has opened its call for applicants to serve on peer-review panels for the 2024 grant season. The state art agency is seeking arts and cultural practitioners from disparate communities statewide to volunteer for a critical role in the grant application process as grant review panelists. Individuals who complete their panel service will receive a $300 honorarium to subsidize them for their attendance at two to three virtual meetings and rank submission activities.

US WRITERS AID INITIATIVE https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ Deadlines April 1, 2024, July 1, 2024, October 1, 2024. The U.S. Writers Aid Initiative is intended to assist fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, playwrights, translators, and journalists in addressing short-term financial emergencies. To be eligible, applicants must be professional writers based in the United States, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping address a short-term emergency situation.

ENTRY FEES FOR POETS https://www.poetrybulletin.com/poetry-fee-support This group pays entry fees for poets attempting to submit their manuscripts to publishers that charge to submit. Submission fees for poetry chapbooks and full-length poetry manuscripts only. A maximum of three submissions per poet.

TEXAS TOURING ROSTER https://www.arts.texas.gov/artroster/roster/ Performing arts companies and artists from throughout the state apply to be included on the Texas Touring Roster. These artists must have a history of touring and must be willing to travel outside of their community to do a performance.

NJ ARTISTS IN EDUCATION https://www.nj.gov/state/njsca/dos_njsca_grants.html Practicing professional artists are placed in long-term residencies (20+ days) in schools across the state. Residencies are offered in all disciplines and at all grade levels. All NJ PreK-12 schools can apply for one-year residencies.

INDIANA ARTS PROJECT SUPPORT https://www.in.gov/arts/programs-and-services/funding/arts-project-support/#tab-225218-About_the_Program Arts Project Support (APS) provides funding to 501c3 nonprofits, units of government, and schools to support arts projects during July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligible projects include a one-time art event, a single performance, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or series of related arts activities such as classes or training sessions that are open to the public whether free or for a fee. Applicants may request up to $4,000. WRITERS: Coordinate with these entities to design an event for you.

CASA UNO RESIDENCY https://mostlydance.com/1830-2 The ideal participant is an artist who wanting to be able to devote time to a project for three weeks in a beautiful nurturing environment in Costa Rica. Participants may be a writer, visual artist, photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, poet, composer, performer or dancer/choreographer. Artists who are going through career changes or developing a new aspect to their work are strongly encouraged to apply. There is no fee for the residency. The participating artist is responsible for travel to and from Costa Rica. (Thanks ErikaDreifus.com)

AUDIBLE EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS FUND https://www.audible.com/ep/audible-theater The Fund specifically supports the creation of original dramatic work, written with audio in mind, but theatrical in spirit. Any applicant over the age of 18 may submit a Script. Typical response time is 6-8 months.

DGF EMERGENCY GRANT https://dramatistsguildfoundation.submittable.com/submit For dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) to apply for emergency financial assistance from the Dramatists Guild Foundation. If you hold a minimum of $15,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from re-applying at this time.

DGF HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT https://dramatistsguildfoundation.submittable.com/submit The Dramatists Guild Foundation’s (DGF) Housing Assistance Grants are one-time awards that assist professional dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) with housing expenses. DGF is committed to preventing eviction and displacement among theater writers and to help dramatists rebuild their lives during the pandemic recovery period. Theater writers should apply for immediate financial assistance with the following: outstanding mortgage and rent payments, sudden increases to rent prices, overdue utility bills, outstanding costs related to moving, or credit card debt related to any of the aforementioned reasons. If you hold a minimum of $15,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying at this time.

INEVITABLE FOUNDATION FELLOPSHIPS https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-screenwriters-masterlist No deadline. Inevitable Foundation started the Screenwriting Fellowship to substantially increase the number of disabled screenwriters working in film and TV. The Fellowship is for disabled screenwriters working in the industry with ample talent and ambition. Fellows receive $25,000, which is meant to cover 4-6 months of living expenses, and the money is unrestricted—you can use it to cover living expenses and other project-related fees.

PATRICK HENRY HISTORY FELLOWSHIP https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/starr/Fellowships/patrick_henry_fellowship/index.php The Center’s Patrick Henry History Fellowship includes a $45,000 stipend, health benefits, faculty privileges, a book allowance, and a nine-month residency (during the academic year) in a historic 18th-century house in Chestertown, Md. Applicants should have a significant project currently in progress — a book, film, oral history archive, podcast series, museum exhibition, or similar work. The project should address the history and/or legacy – broadly defined – of the U.S. founding era and/or the nation’s founding ideas.

PERSEPHONE MIEL FELLOWSHIPS https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/persephone-miel-fellowships The Persephone Miel Fellowship is designed to support journalists from outside the U.S. and Western Europe who are pursuing ambitious reporting projects and enable them to bring their work to a broader global audience. Grants are open to all journalists: writers, photographers, radio producers, and filmmakers; staff journalists as well as freelancers. We support veteran reporters who have been widely published, but also back younger applicants who are looking for help to jumpstart their careers. A diversity of voices— gender, ethnicities, backgrounds and nationalities—is important to us. The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting will provide a grant of $5,000 for a reporting project on topics and regions of global importance, with an emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or underreported in the mainstream media.

WISCONSIN HUMANITIES https://wisconsinhumanities.org/grants/grants-for-humanities-programs/ An applicant must be a nonprofit organization. This includes historical societies, libraries, colleges, schools, civic organizations, or an ad hoc group with a nonprofit serving as fiscal sponsor. Grants are $2,000 to $10,000. Humanities programs should be reflective experiences that engage the public. Programs can take many forms including exhibitions, performances, community discussions, guest speakers, workshops, oral history projects, panels, town halls, films, and more.

FISHTRAP WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE – OREGON https://fishtrap.org/fishtrap-writer-in-residence/ Are you an experienced teaching artist looking to spend time immersed in the community and beauty of rural Wallowa County? Fishtrap Writers in Residence have the opportunity to get some creative work done and help inspire local writers of all ages through teaching in local schools, sharing a public reading, and offering your own Fishtrap writing workshop. Residence lasts from six to eight weeks during the months of April and May, and includes a stipend, travel allowance, and lodging. While you are here, Fishtrap will work with you to schedule up to eight hours a week of classroom time in Wallowa County schools. You will be asked to lead a one-day adult workshop as part of our local writing workshop series. You’ll also have the opportunity to hold a public reading event at Fishtrap’s new home in the historic Bowlby Building. The rest of the time is yours to use to write, be explore the county, and connect with the many local writers in the Fishtrap community. Since a Fishtrap Writer in Residence will be spending significant time in Wallowa County schools, proven teaching and classroom management experience, especially at the secondary level, is required. Location Enterprise, OR.

MISSISSIPPI ARTIST ROSTER https://arts.ms.gov/artist-roster/?view=mississippi The Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster is a listing of artists who have been accepted to the Teaching Artist Roster, the Mississippi Artist Roster, or both. Each artist or arts group applied and went through a thorough review by a panel of artists, presenters and educators. Grant funds are available to organizations for presenting Roster Artists (see Minigrants for Organizations). Individual artists may apply to be included in the Roster for a three-year term. Their fees are paid by the Mississippi Arts Commission.

NEW WRITING NORTH https://newwritingnorth.com/vacancies/ New Writing North are looking for experienced writer facilitators to run sessions with our North East Novelists group. The sessions should be focused on the practical craft of creative writing and suitable for novelists already published or under contract to publish, and who are already represented by an agent. Starting October 2023, there will be one session on the first Wednesday evening of every month, in a central Newcastle venue. We can offer a fee of £125 per session, and up to £50 to cover travel costs. If you are interested, please send a short pitch about yourself and the session to  [email protected] .

GEORGIA WRITERS REGISTRY https://www.georgiawriters.org/georgia-writers-registry https://www.georgiawriters.org/literary-events-grant-of-georgia Once selected, you get the lucrative opportunity to be contacted by one of GWA’s local venues for a chance to host an event, workshop, or reading of your process and/or the work you’ve completed during your writing process. The quality of an applicant’s credentials will be evaluated by a peer review panel based on a writing sample and the listed criteria. Literary Event Grants of Georgia (LEGG) supports the writers’ fees for literary events in underserved communities across the state. Literary events include readings, workshops, presentations, and performances. They provide grants of $50-$250 for a literary event.

THE EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS FUND https://www.audible.com/ep/audible-theater A program that invests in and nurtures self-identifying emerging playwrights, some of our most inventive, delightful, and provocative storytellers. Any applicant over the age of 18 may submit a Script. Submissions are accepted year-round. The Fund specifically supports the creation of original dramatic work, written with audio in mind, but theatrical in spirit. Contact:  [email protected]

18TH STREET ARTS CENTER https://18thstreet.org/residency-program/ The Visiting Artist Residency Program accepts applications from working, professional artists who demonstrate a deep commitment to their practices. The program is open to artists of all generations, nationalities, and disciplines. Applicants are required to cover studio rental costs themselves. Although we primarily support visual artists, 18th Street Arts Center will consider applications from performing artists, writers, and filmmakers as well. Hosts artists from across the United States and from around the world.

OHIO ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES GRANTS https://oac.ohio.gov/grants/10-grant-opportunities/40-artists-with-disabilities-access-program Deadlines  November 1 and May 1  each year. The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500), with no cash match required.

OHIO ARTIST OPPORTUNITY GRANTS https://oac.ohio.gov/grants/10-grant-opportunities/30-artist-opportunities Deadline  May 1, 2024.  Artist Opportunities grants support Ohio artists who have opportunities that will significantly impact their professional growth or have projects that will contribute to the vitality of their community. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and include all types of artistic practice. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500) with no cash match required.

BLUEDOT LIVING https://bluedotliving.com/ Pitch Leslie Garrett, Editor at  [email protected] . Seeking great solutions-focused climate stories to share about what’s happening in your community. Pays $175 for “dispatches”—reporting about a specific project/initiative in a community. Dispatches run 400-800 words. Features run 800-1,500 words, and we pay anywhere from $400-$750 depending on complexity/writer’s experience.

FATHERLY https://www.fatherly.com/ Pitch Tyler Santora, Health and Science Editor at  [email protected] . Seeking science journalists to write for Fatherly about parenting and fitness. $250-300 per story, depending on amount of research needed. Email clips.

ATMOS https://atmos.earth/ https://brindle-caraway-75e.notion.site/Editorial-Guidelines-Home-0c1688d8986644a98cd3118dfb069c8e Standard writer’s rate is 50 cents/word. Kill fee is 50 percent. While all print stories are eventually published in one or more of the below topic categories, stories for the biannual printed edition of Atmos are commissioned based on the issue’s theme. Please see a list of previous issue themes online. If you are interested in pitching specifically for print, you may inquire as to the theme of the current issue. The ideal Atmos story exists at the intersection of climate and culture. That can mean a culture story with a climate twist, a climate story with a culture twist, or something directly in between.

THE WHITE PUBE CREATIVES GRANT – UK https://thewhitepube.co.uk/grants/ The White Pube Creatives Grant is a one-off £500 grant to be given out to a different working class creative practitioner based in the UK once every month. This grant has been set up to support creatives of all ages who are early in their careers and would benefit from this no-strings attached financial support to help them in whatever they like – be that money to cover time to make, or fund materials, equipment, research, subscriptions, development, travel, or even rent and bills.

THE AUTHORS’ FOUNDATION – UK https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-for-work-in-progress/ Rolling deadline. The Authors’ Foundation and K Blundell Trust award grants to writers whose book project is for a commercial UK publisher. Grants are usually between £2,000-£3,500 and are a maximum of £6,000. You are eligible to apply if you have been commissioned by a commercial British or Irish publisher to write a full-length work of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction and need funding (in addition to any publisher’s advance) for important research, travel, or other general expenditure. -OR- You are without a contractual commitment with a publisher but have had at least one book published commercially by a British or Irish publisher, of which you are the sole author, and there is a strong likelihood that your next book will be published in Britain or Ireland.

FIRST JOBS FUND – UK https://journalistscharity.org.uk/how-we-help/first-jobs-fund/ The fund is only for new journalists who are struggling financially with essential costs. You’ll either be working full-time in journalism or about to start a new job with a firm offer of employment. If you’ve been a journalist for more than two years, the fund isn’t for you, but you might qualify for other forms of financial assistance from the charity. To be eligible for financial help from the charity you must be a journalist or former journalist in the UK, or work for a UK organisation overseas.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – UK https://journalistscharity.org.uk/how-we-help/advice-financial-assistance/ If you’re a journalist, or former journalist and need financial help, you can apply for support quickly and easily using the online application form. To be eligible for financial help from the charity you must be a journalist or former journalist in the UK, or work for a UK organisation overseas.

PEGGY RAMSAY FOUNDATION – UK https://www.peggyramsayfoundation.org/grant-applications.html We give money to theatre writers in order to afford them the time and the space to write. You can be a writer who’s only had one play professionally produced, a writer who’s had dozens of successes or a writer who’s somewhere in between – if you’re struggling to pay the bills, then we can help. We only support writers resident in the British Isles.

WOMEN’S HISTORY NETWORK INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER GRANTS – UK https://womenshistorynetwork.org/womens-history-network-independent-researcher-grants-for-2023-24/ The Women’s History Network is offering a small grant of up to £750 to support the direct costs of those researching women’s history outside of academia. While applicants may be in possession of a degree or postgraduate qualification, the grants are intended to support research into women’s history by Independent scholars. We would therefore anticipate that the research would result in at least one tangible output (e.g. a publication, a museum exhibition, a podcast, etc) for a general audience.

GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS BENEVOLENT FUND https://www.gfw.co.uk/fellowship-fund/ A total sum of £2,000 is ring-fenced each year for the purpose of such Futures Fund grants. These are awarded to a member or members who make a suitable request. The member or members are required to make a written request of no more than 500 words, including an outline of the project and its merits, the amount required, what the money would be used for, including a breakdown of estimated costs, and any details of potential publication plans in order to justify the awarding of the grant. We are particularly keen to support projects for which there is no other funding (smaller applications for things like book purchases are also encouraged). The successful recipient or recipients should be willing to give back to the Guild in the form of a workshop, lecture, panel membership, website or newsletter contribution on the completion of their project. Members are represented across the UK regions, as well as overseas.

GRIST FELLOWSHIPS https://grist.org/fellowships/ The Grist Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity to hone your skills at a national news outlet and deepen your understanding of environmental issues. The experience is designed to give early-career journalists with a demonstrated interest in environmental issues the experience to succeed in climate and environmental media. We offer real-world experience at a fast-paced news site, training in a variety of skills key to a journalism career, and exposure to the leading sustainability thinkers and theories of our time. After a year of working full-time at Grist and gaining key skills in environmental journalism, fellows have gone on to outlets including The Atlantic, Capital B, The Verge, Wirecutter, Outside, Atlas Obscura, Greentech Media, and of course, Grist.

NORTH CAROLINA ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants/grants-artists/artist-support-grants Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development. Contact the granting local arts council for details. Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, most grants are between $500 and $2,000.

STOCHASTIC LABS RESIDENCIES https://stochasticlabs.org/residencies/ Stochastic Labs awards fully sponsor residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated work space, shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer etc), a monthly stipend and a budget for materials. Residents become part of Stochastic’s creative community, participating in weekly dinners and invitation events. Residents may apply as individuals or as teams. While applicants may be at any stage in their career, the selection is highly competitive. Stochastic Labs convenes leading creative minds in the SF bay area and beyond for conversations about the future of technology, science, entrepreneurship, and the arts (in a curious Victorian mansion in Berkeley, CA).

FICTION MEETS SCIENCE https://fictionmeetsscience.org/ccm/content/projects/invention/writers-in-residence/ Writing a work of fiction or creative non-fiction in which science and its practitioners play a major role entails a considerable amount of background research. Like writing any book, it also requires concentrated blocks of time free from the teaching, freelance, or other work that authors of literary fiction must often engage in to make ends meet. In this project, we award selected authors fellowships to work on science novels at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), an Institute for Advanced Study. We are considering authors of narrative non-fiction about science in various genres (memoir, biography, documentary, journalism, history, popular science), as well as novelists. Location Delmenhorst, Germany.

NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS NEST PROGRAM https://www.nefa.org/NEST Deadlines August 1, December 1 . The foundation invites applications from nonprofit organizations for its NEST (New England States Touring) program, which funds performances, readings, and screenings of work by regional, national, and international artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations. There are three distinct grant opportunities for New England nonprofit organizations: NEST 1, NEST 2, and NEST 3. Grants are available in amounts of up to 60% of the artists’ fees and range from $500 to $10,000. Requests below $500 will not be accepted. Applications with artist fees under $2,000 may request the full artist fee.  Artists’ fees may include costs for creation of new work, travel, and per diem.

OF A CERTAIN AGE GRANT https://nwfilmforum.org/lynn-shelton-certain-age-grant-2/ A grant of $20,000 will be awarded to an individual woman, nonbinary, and/or transgender United States filmmaker, age 39 or older, who is working on their first narrative feature (at least 65 minutes) as a director. To be eligible, filmmakers must have “director” credit on at least one short film or feature documentary and desire to work in the narrative space. Filmmakers with “director” credit on a feature-length (70+ min) narrative film will not be considered.

NEBRASKA MINI GRANTS https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/mini-grant/ Mini Grants are designed to provide quick access to funds supporting a variety of arts projects that use artists or arts activities as a key component.  Examples of project types include exhibitions, performances, poetry readings, commissions and/or support of new work development, arts festivals, community murals, and cultural heritage projects. Limit $2,000. Open to groups and nonprofits, but can be used to sponsor individual artists for events. Deadline at least six weeks prior to the project start date.

NEBRASKA CREATIVE AGING ARTS PROGRAM https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/creative-aging/ This program provides grants to hire an artist to lead workshops at senior centers, assisted living facilities, libraries and nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Applicants select from a list of teaching artists trained in best practices of engaging older adults. Limit $3,000. Apply at https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-roster/join/ to join the teaching roster.

MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL PROGRAMS https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/ The largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, the Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program enriches the cultural life of all cities and towns in Massachusetts. Use this link to find your local council nearest you in the state. https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/find-your-lcc/

BROTHER THOMAS FELLOWSHIPS https://www.tbf.org/what-we-do/special-funds/br-thomas-fund The goal of the biennial Brother Thomas Fellowship program is to support and celebrate a diverse group of Greater Boston artists working at a high level of excellence in a range of disciplines—the visual, performing, literary, media and craft arts—and to enhance their ability to thrive and create new work. The Boston Foundation also hopes that fellowship winners will have greater access to a variety of markets, including galleries, residencies and commissions, and that the importance of artists to the vitality of Boston will be more broadly recognized. Each Brother Thomas Fellow receives an unrestricted award of $15,000—thus fulfilling the needs of artists and the wishes of the donor.

TEXAS TOURING ROSTER https://www.arts.texas.gov/ow/tcagrant/TXArtsPlan/TRC.htm The Texas Commission on the Arts maintains an approved roster of Texas-based touring companies and artists. In this program, the artist or artist’s management sets the fee and negotiates the booking. Applicants must have a history of touring and maintain a reasonable fee range. Roster artists are required to perform outside their community regularly. Touring artists offer performances as well as optional services that may include workshops, master classes, lecture-demonstrations, arts education components, residencies, or short performances.

MONTANA STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GRANTS https://art.mt.gov/sig Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) provide up to $1000 for expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events.  SIG enables artists and teachers to advance their professional careers and supports nonprofit organizations in the advancement of arts-related programs. Applications are due on the 15th of each month.

ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/residencies/aair-application/ Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) is a non-profit multidisciplinary artist residency facility located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Review the Residency Schedule to select a Mentoring Artist you are interested in working with, review application requirements, and deadlines. Each Mentoring Artist determines the requirements and basic structure of their residency and selects up to six Associate Artists to participate in the residency program.

MONSON ARTS RESIDENCIES https://monsonarts.org/ Monson Arts’ residency program supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them time and space to devote to their creative practices. During each of our two-week and four-week programs throughout the year, a cohort of five artists and five writers are invited to immerse themselves in small town life at the edge of Maine’s North Woods and focus intensely on their work within a creative and inspiring environment. They receive a private studio, private bedroom in shared housing, all meals, and $1,000 stipend ($500 for two-week programs). Open calls for residency applications currently take place three times throughout the year with deadlines on January 15, June 15, and September 15 .

MESA REFUGE https://mesarefuge.org/ Deadline  June 1  (for the fall) and  December 1  (for the following spring). Mesa Refuge welcomes a diverse group of writers—both emerging and established—who define and/or offer solutions to the pressing issues of our time. Particularly, it is our priority to support writers, activists and artists whose ideas are “on the edge”, taking on the pressing issues of our time including (but not limited to): nature, environment and climate crisis; economic, racial and gender equity; social justice and restorative justice; immigration; health care access; housing; and more. We especially want writers of nonfiction books, long-form journalism, audio and documentary film. Occasionally we accept poetry, fiction (Young Adult/Adult Literary), screenwriting and playwriting, photojournalism, personal memoirs (as a vehicle to tell a larger story) and graphic narrative. We tend not to accept academic writing. Location Point Reyes Station, CA,

SOMERSETT COUNTY ARTS – MARYLAND https://www.socoarts.org/individual-artist-grant The Somerset County Arts Council annually awards grants to talented individual artists. The purpose of these grants is to honor, support, and strengthen individual artists living and working in the area. Artists may apply for up to $1,000.

FIYA LIT MAG GRANTS https://fiyahlitmag.com/grants/ The FIYAH Literary Magazine Grant Series is intended to assist Black writers of speculative fiction in defraying costs associated with honing their craft. The series includes three $1,000 grants to be distributed annually based on a set of submission requirements. All grants with the exception of the Emergency Grant will be issued and awarded as part of Juneteenth every year. The emergency grant will be awarded twice a year in $500 amounts. Limited to prose only.

MISSOURI EXPRESS GRANTS https://www.missouriartscouncil.org/grants-2/#expressgrants Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities. Express Grants applications are accepted and award amounts are determined on a rolling basis throughout the year. We are currently accepting applications for Express Project and Express Touring programs for FY2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024). The deadline for applications is  the first Monday of the month , two months in advance of the month in which the project incurs expenses. For example, for a project that incurs expenses in May, the application must be received no later than the first Monday in March. If the first Monday is a holiday, the deadline is on Tuesday. NOTE FROM HOPE: While you are an individual, you can approach an organization and offer a program for which they can apply to pay you through this type of grant.

SOUTH ARTS EXPRESS GRANTS https://www.southarts.org/community-organization-grants/express-grants Deadline is 60 days before the event. South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make that vision viable. Distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, Express Grants support rural organizations and communities with expedited grants of up to $3,000. To be eligible for funding, applicants must program arts experiences featuring a Southern artist. Artist fee support is awarded for: film (documentary, fiction, experimental, and animation); performing arts (theater, music, opera, musical theater, and dance); literary arts (fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry); traditional arts, and visual arts (crafts, drawing, experimental, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media). Projects must include both a public presentation (film screening, performance, reading, or exhibition) and an educational/community engagement component.

NEBRASKA MICRO GRANTS – ARTIST DEVELOPMENT https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/micro-grants/ https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Micro-Grant-Artist-Development-Guidelines-FINAL.pdf Micro Grants provide financial support to assist artists and community organizations applying for a grant for the first time. Artists may submit up to one application per fiscal year (June 30 – July 1). Limit $500. The Letter of Interest (LOI) must be received no less than six weeks prior to the start of the project or purchase of equipment. If invited to apply, applications must be submitted no later than four weeks prior to the project start date or purchase of equipment.

NEBRASKA CREATIVE AGING ARTS PROGRAMTS https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/creative-aging/ This program provides grants to hire an artist to lead workshops at senior centers, assisted living facilities, libraries and nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Applicants select from a list of teaching artists trained in best practices of engaging older adults. During a residency, artists will share their expertise through sequential arts lessons, helping participants hone their skills in a variety of disciplines. Programs will also foster intentional social engagement among participants, culminating with a special event to showcase their work with peers and the community. Submit at least six weeks prior to the event date.

OAK SPRING GARDEN FOUNDATION https://www.osgf.org/residencies/interdisciplinary-residency We offer five-week or two-week sessions of our Interdisciplinary Residency. The two-week Interdisciplinary Residency program is designed for parents, caregivers, or others for whom a five-week Residency is not possible. We encourage those who are able to apply to the five-week Interdisciplinary Residency to do so. The goal of this program is to provide individuals with the time and space to pursue their own creative projects alongside other Residents who may be examining plants, landscapes, gardens, and the natural world from different perspectives. Artists, conservation practitioners, researchers, scholars, scientists, and/or writers are encouraged to apply to our Interdisciplinary Residency Program. Residents selected for a five-week session receive a $2,000 individual grant, and Residents selected for a two-week session receive an $800 individual grant. Location Upperville, VA.

ARTS NEW ORLEANS SEEKING GRANT PANELISTS https://www.artsneworleans.org/panelist-nomination-form/ Arts New Orleans is looking for volunteers for its grants review panels for awards made possible with city and state funds. Our grant panels are comprised of community volunteers who are representative of the ethnic, demographic, and geographic diversity of the region. Panels also embody the artistic, community, and administrative expertise needed for application review. Meetings are usually held between May and August. Panelists who review grants made possible with city funds must reside in New Orleans. Panelists for grants made possible with state funds can reside in Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines Parishes. Self-nominations are encouraged. Panelists will be compensated with a modest honorarium.

KILLER NASHVILLE SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.killernashville.com/killer-nashville-scholarships Killer Nashville offers several scholarships each year. Scholarship amounts vary depending upon need and the scholarship is awarded up to the full out-of-pocket costs to attend Killer Nashville conference. Funds will be awarded to authors who demonstrate need in an essay format. Applicants should submit their entries no later than  July 14, 2023 . Scholarship recipients will be asked to give a presentation at the Killer Nashville Awards Dinner.

ARTS NEW ORLEANS PANELIST NOMINATIONS https://www.artsneworleans.org/panelist-nomination-form/ Arts New Orleans is looking for volunteers for its grants review panels for awards made possible with city and state funds. Our grant panels are comprised of community volunteers who are representative of the ethnic, demographic, and geographic diversity of the region. Meetings are usually held between May and August.  Panelists who review grants made possibly with city funds must reside in New Orleans. Panelists for grants made possibly with state funds can reside in Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines Parishes. Panelists will be compensated with a modest honorarium.

WARNER BROTHERS DISCOVERY ACCESS WRITERS PROGRAM https://www.warner-access.com/programs/warner-bros-discovery-access-writers-program Deadline forthcoming. The Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program has been expanded to a two-year program for entry-level narrative TV writers. The objective is to provide marginalized voices a pathway for entry into the television industry through instruction, mentorship and exposure. Participants learn about the television business from internal executives, attend master classes on storytelling and collaborative creative writing with showrunners, as well as other established special guests.

NORTH CAROLINA LITERARY REVIEW PRIZES https://nclr.ecu.edu/submissions/ JOHN EHLE PRIZE – We collaborated with Press 53 of Winston-Salem to create a $250 honorarium for the author of the best work on a neglected or forgotten writer selected for publication in our pages (essays on the work of John Ehle included). Eligible content may be for any section of the issue (feature, Flashbacks, or NC Miscellany) and can be literary criticism or an interview. RANDALL KENAN PRIZE – UNC Chapel Hill Creative Writing Program has provided a $250 honorarium to the author of the best essay on or interview with a new (or relatively new) North Carolina writer, selected for publication in our pages. PAUL GREEN PRIZE – The Paul Green Foundation will provide a $250 honorarium to the author of the best Paul Green–related content accepted for publication in the North Carolina Literary Review.

ASC FOUNDERS GRANTS https://artsandscience.org/founders-grants/ Distinct from other funding opportunities ASC provides for creative individuals, this award is intended to celebrate the commitment of Charlotte-Mecklenburg creatives to the community they call home and are intended to award their vision. As such, the applicants are not required to submit a budget or specify how they would leverage the resources. This is first and foremost an award celebrating the creative individual’s vision. ASC welcomes applications from Mecklenburg County based creative individuals who pursue their creative practice as their primary occupation. ASC will award up to five $50,000 Founders Grants.

ILGENFRITZ CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.mainewriters.org/ilgenfritz-scholarships A $1,000 grant to writer who is 18+, is female-identifying, and lives in Maine to attend a writing conference of their choosing in the coming year and is given out in September. Opens to applications in the fall.

THE AWESOME FOUNDATION ON THE WATER GRANT https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/submissions/new?chapter=onthewater https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en We are especially drawn to proposals where a strong connection to the water has been established and where you can provide us with a clear sense of your project’s anticipated reach. This grant awards $1,000 per month to a water-focused project that brings creativity, culture, and inclusion to the water or provides a new way of thinking about the water. Applicants can be based anywhere in the world.

FELLOWSHIP FOR PARENT WRITERS https://www.writerscolony.org/fellowships The Writers’ Colony is offering a unique fellowship opportunity for a one-week residency and a $500 stipend to provide time and space for a parent writer to focus on their work. The My Time fellowship is funded by the Sustainable Arts Foundation. Writers may submit work in any literary genre: poetry, fiction, plays, memoir, screenplays, or nonfiction.

GRUNEWALD GUILD RESIDENCIES https://grunewaldguild.com/artists-in-residence/ Residencies are available to individuals at all levels of artistic development who are prepared to work independently and whose artistic processes can be successfully supported by the Guild’s studio facilities. Although our spaces are primarily designed for visual artists, we welcome residents working in all creative disciplines, including writers, musicians, and performers. Our residency program is volunteer-based, and we provide artists with lodging, meals (with our programming), staple foods (non-program times), & studio space at no cost in exchange for part-time volunteer service to the Guild. Artists in residence commit to spending a minimum of 20 hours/week in the studio working on their own projects, as well as 15-20 hours/week in volunteer service to the Guild community. The residencies are usually 4-6 weeks. Location Leavenworth, WA.

MARYLAND GRANTS FOR ARTISTS https://msac.org/programs/grants-artists/grants-artists Must be an artist providing evidence of regular creative practice. Must produce or present projects or programs that are relevant to the community and accessible to the public. Must be Maryland residents (owning or renting residential real property in Maryland at the time of application submission and throughout the funded project or program) and must be 18 years of age or older. May not be enrolled in any matriculated high school, undergraduate or graduate degree program. Grants for Artists funds are intended to encourage artistic growth and sustained practice. Common expenses include but are not limited to: administrative costs, consultant fees, contractual services, daycare services, entry fees, equipment rental, exhibition costs, financial tools or planning, food, housing, insurance, studio or workspace costs, materials and supplies, marketing costs, medical costs, payment to technical crews, fabricators, or collaborators, professional memberships, performance costs, production costs, student loans, submission fees for grant or residency applications, travel and transportation, utilities, and website development. Rolling deadline. Grant amount $6,000.

POETRY BULLETIN SUBMISSION FEE SUPPORT https://www.poetrybulletin.com/poetry-fee-support Confidential, poet-to-poet support. Over $4,400 committed to this circle since March 2021, given to 70 poets so far. Submission fees for poetry chapbooks and full-length poetry manuscripts. A maximum of three submissions per poet, to share the funds with as many folks as possible. Designed for poets who cannot otherwise afford to submit their manuscripts to publishers; poets who face barriers of time, access, or energy; and poets who have historically been underrepresented.

TRILLIUM ARTS RESIDENCIES https://www.trilliumartsnc.org/artist-residencies Trillium Arts is an artist residency center where artists of many disciplines can find a creative home away from home, offering secluded space for rejuvenation in a beautiful, remote setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our current facilities are best suited to the disciplines of  literary arts, photography, visual arts and arts administration. June 8, 2023  deadline for residencies taking place during October & November 2023. The Application submission period is open for six weeks from April 20 – June 8, 2023. Rate for an independent artist is $600/week. Trillium Arts offers a limited number of work scholarships. The scholarship is an exchange of eight hours of work during the residency week for a 50 percent discount off the residency fee.

VINCENT ANIOKE GRANTS https://www.vincentanioke.com/fin-support-black-writers Rolling deadline. Throughout 2023, Anioke is happy to commit ~300 USD per month in grants to support Black Writers seeking specific literary opportunities gated by payment fees. Such opportunities should be a journal submission (regular or expedited), journal contest submission, grant/fellowship application, or MFA application. (Thanks www.erikadreifus.com)

ACCELERATE FELLOWSHIP https://www.inevitable.foundation/fellowship NO DEADLINE. The Accelerate Fellowship is a year-long program that gives mid-level disabled screenwriters $40,000 in funding, bespoke mentorship, industry connections and community they need to become industry-leading creators. The money is unrestricted— Fellows can use it to cover living expenses and other project-related fees—which is intended to give them the time and space to further develop their projects. The Fellowship is for individuals that self-identify as disabled. This includes physical, intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, visible, or invisible disabilities.

THE WRITERS LAB http://thewriterslab.nyc/ The Writers Lab US was co-founded in 2015 by Elizabeth Kaiden, Nitza Wilon, and Kyle Ann Stokes, with New York Women in Film & Television. The Lab intensive is a four-day writers workshop that gives women and nonbinary screenwriters over the age of 40 the opportunity to work uninterrupted on their features and pilots with the support of established film professionals. Mentors and Writers engage in a rigorous process of immersive script development through one-on-one meetings, panel discussions, peer workshops, and mock writers rooms. The United States Lab is usually open for submissions in November, the UK Lab September to February, and the Europe Lab April through September.

NC ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants/grants-artists/artist-support-grants Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development. Contact the granting local arts council for details. To apply, reach out to the designated local arts council and contact person supporting your region (see list on website). Grants range from $500 to $2,000.

CARTWHEELS GRANT PROGRAM TEACHING ARTIST ROSTER – NC https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants/grants-artists cARTwheels, an Arts in Education Grant Program, is recruiting new teaching artists to develop programmatic content that will directly respond to timely and important issues being faced by students and educators in communities across the state.

ROMANCE INCLUDES YOU MENTORSHIP https://www.writeforharlequin.com/mentorship/ NO ENTRY FEE. Harlequin is looking for unpublished, debut romance writers in underrepresented communities to submit stories for the Romance Includes You Mentorship. We are looking to offer one debut romance writer the chance to work one-on-one with a Harlequin editor for a year to develop your happily-ever-after story for publication under the famous Harlequin name; a publishing contract with an advance; and a grant to support your writing and career development. The contract advance plus grant will have a value of $5,000 U.S. This opportunity is open to debut romance writers in Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United States and its territories who are unpublished or self-published and not already represented by a literary agent. We are particularly interested in submissions by authors in underrepresented communities, including but not limited to: writers who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, biracial and multiracial; writers in LGBTQ+ communities; members of marginalized ethnic and religious cultures; writers with disabilities; and writers identifying as neurodiverse.

THE AWESOME FOUNDATION https://www.awesomefoundation.org/ We award $1,000 grants every month. The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe. Created in the long hot summer days of 2009 in Boston, the Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees” and given up front in cash, check, or gold doubloons.

EYEBEAM FUNDS https://www.eyebeam.org/ecfj-apply/ In an effort to be responsive to an ever-fluctuating news cycle, artists and artist-journalist teams can apply to ECFJ for support of their work on a rolling basis. ECFJ supports a variety of work, including: text, photography, audio and video. Artists and artist-journalist teams with longer-term, research-intensive projects are also encouraged to apply. Domestic and international applicants are welcome. Grant support ranges from $500 to $5,000 per project.

PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) FOR PERFORMING ARTS AND MEDIA https://www.paaltheatre.com/ Individual Childcare Grants: A parent-artist or artist with a full-time adult dependent/elder care responsibilities creating in the United States seeking funding for childcare or elder care while engaging in artistic and/or administrative projects or professional development. All theatrical disciplines and administrative positions are eligible to apply for these grants. In addition to the PAAL National Childcare Grants listed here, PAAL has also initiated its first  PAAL Chapter Grants , which are awarded to individuals and/or institutions in qualified PAAL Chapter Cities and supported by local PAAL Membership. Each PAAL Chapter City has its own diverse array of opportunity, community, and grants. Individuals and institutions may apply for PAAL National Grants and PAAL Chapter Grants simultaneously in so far as they qualify.

CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION BURSARIES https://thecwa.co.uk/member-benefits/bursaries The Crime Writers’ Association offers a range of bursaries for both new and existing members, to help those whose financial circumstances might prevent them from joining the CWA, renewing their membership or attending events. The bursaries are kindly provided by our members and other contributors to provide full or partial funding towards membership, CWA conference attendance or CrimeFest attendance. Some bursaries are targeted at helping authors from specific groups. They are all awarded in strict confidence to people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford the membership or activity. See the website for the 19 different bursary offers.

FLEISHHACKER FOUNDATION SMALL ARTS GRANT https://www.fleishhackerfoundation.org/small-arts Grants ranging from between $2,500 and $10,000 (generally closer to $5,000) will be awarded as general support to support small arts organizations engaged in the production and presentation of new work by Bay Area artists in the disciplines of dance, music, theater, visual arts, interdisciplinary arts, or film. General support grants are flexible and may be used for operations, staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, artists’ compensation, rehearsals, performances, presentations, exhibitions, and other administrative, program, or production costs at the grantee’s discretion. Applicants must be arts and culture organizations incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (including fiscal sponsors applying on behalf of a sponsored arts group or filmmaker). Organizations must be located and primarily offering programming in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Sonoma, San Mateo, and/or Santa Clara counties and be able to demonstrate an artistic presence in the Bay Area for at least three years.

MAINE WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS ALLIANCE https://www.mainewriters.org/scholarships 1) Ashley Bryan Fellowships – Open to Maine residents who are emerging writers and who are Black, people of color, and/or members of one of the Wabanaki Nations or other Native peoples. Provides fellows with a Find Maine Writers membership, free workshops, and other benefits.

2) Bodwell Fellowship – Open to Maine residents who are emerging writers. Provides one Bodwell Fellow each year with a residency at Hewnoaks Artist Colony and a $500 award.

3) Christina Baker Kline Scholarships – Open to all Maine residents. Provides one-year of MWPA membership and attendance fees for two workshops.

4) Martin Dibner Memorial Fellowships – Open to all Maine residents who have not published a full-length book. Provides full funding to attend the MWPA’s autumn Harvest Writers Retreat or spring Black Fly Writers Retreat OR a multi-week workshop in the fall or spring.

DELAWARE ARTIST OPPORTUNITY GRANTS https://arts.delaware.gov/grants-for-artists/ Artist Opportunity Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to support unique professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities for artists. Examples include: materials to complete work for a specific show or program; the cost to rent a facility for a performance; study with a master for a specified period of time. Evaluation criteria include: anticipated impact on the artist’s work or career; financial feasibility and need; marketing plans; and uniqueness of the opportunity. Applicants can request up to 80 percent of the opportunity cost not to exceed $1,000. Quarterly deadlines:  January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. 

REIMAGINE RESIDENCIES https://janeaustens.house/reimagine-residencies/ Our Reimagine Residencies programme will run from Autumn 2022 – Winter 2023, and we’re on the lookout for emerging artists and creatives in all sorts of disciplines to take part – from art, design and drama to food, film and photography! We have six residencies available, to take place in 2023. Dates, times and projects are all flexible. We are open to in-person residencies here in Chawton, or virtual residencies that you complete from home, or a mixture of the two! Location Jane Austin House at Chawton Hampshire, UK.

JACK HAZARD FELLOWSHIPS https://www.newliteraryproject.org/jack-hazard-fellowship-apply Jack Hazard Fellows are fiction, creative nonfiction, and memoir writers who teach full-time in an accredited high school in the United States. We provide a $5,000 award that enables these creative writers who teach to focus on their writing for a summer.

MASS MOCA FULL FELLOWSHIPS https://www.assetsforartists.org/financial-aid/ The Studios at MASS MoCA will offer multiple full fellowships that do not have geographic or demographic limitations. This means that anyone who wishes to can apply for one of these fellowships, regardless of discipline. The fellowship funds all residency fees for up to four weeks in residence.

MASS MOCA FELLOWSHIP FOR BLACK OR INDIGENOUS ARTISTS AND WRITERS https://www.assetsforartists.org/financial-aid/ Recognizing the additional barriers faced by Black and Indigenous creators of all disciplines, the Studios shall award a number of additional fellowships to artists and writers working in any discipline who identify as Black or Indigenous. These fellowships fund all residency fees for up to four weeks in residence, and also include a stipend of $200 per week.

MASS MOCA MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP https://www.assetsforartists.org/financial-aid/ At the Studios, we recognize the barriers parents of young children face when looking to attend artist residencies. Because of this, in 2023, we will award one family fellowship for a Massachusetts-based artist(s) and their kid(s) who are entering grades one through five at the time of the residency. The awarded artist (or artist-couple) will receive a fully funded two-week residency where they will have full run of a three-bedroom apartment, and the use of up to two studios on the MASS MoCA campus. The selected artist will receive a $1,000 stipend. We have also reserved slots in MASS MoCA’s “Camp Kidspace” to provide care and entertainment for the artists’ children on weekdays during their two-week residency.

WRITERS’ ACCESS SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING PROGRAM – THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/writers-access-support-staff-training-program The program’s mission is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50, with tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, ultimately resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. Graduates of the program will be included in an ongoing list of trained writers’ assistants and script coordinators (WA/SCs) primarily from underrepresented groups, which will be made available to studios, networks and showrunners, in order to increase the pool of eligible hires in the movie/television industry. This program is free thanks to financial support from WarnerMedia. Current sessions are hosted online via Zoom. NOTE: The door just closed for the quarter ending in November. Sign up for the newsletter to be informed when this opportunity opens again.

FOLGER INSTITUTE ARTISTIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS https://www.folger.edu/institute/artist-research-fellowship Folger Institute Artistic Research Fellowships are open to artists working in all media whose work would benefit from significant primary research. This includes, but is not limited to, visual artists, writers, dramaturgs, playwrights, performers, filmmakers, and composers. Artistic fellowships may be conducted either as a virtual fellowship for one month or as a residential fellowship at the Folger for one, two, or three months. Location Washington DC.

CALIFORNIA INVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/individual-artists-fellowship/ Applications for the Individual Artist Fellowship program will open for applications from California-based artists in early 2023. Through a network of regionally-based Administering Organizations (AOs), the Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF) program will continue to recognize, uplift, and celebrate the excellence of California artists practicing any art form.

STIWDIO MAELOR RESIDENCIES https://stiwdiomaelor.com/ Stiwdio Maelor offers selected artists and writers time and space out of their normal life to focus on the development of their work and explore the beautiful landscape of mid Wales. Residencies provide artists and writers the experience of working alongside other artists of different disciplines and at different stages in their careers.

NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL ARTIST ROSTER https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/artist-roster/join/ Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Roster helps nonprofit organizations and schools bring accomplished artists and performers into communities, giving people the chance to enjoy art to which they may not otherwise have access while ensuring artists get paid for their work. The roster is split between the Artists in Schools and Communities (AiS/C) program and the Nebraska Touring Program (NTP). Teaching artists in Nebraska and contiguous states may apply for the AiS/C Artist Roster. AiS/C artists may conduct programs in schools, non-profits, or other community settings. Programs may also target adult groups, engaging participants through lifelong learning and creative activities. The Nebraska Touring Program (NTP)/Exhibits Nebraska is designed to showcase artists residing in Nebraska, who provide a variety of high-quality touring performances and exhibits in various price ranges to all Nebraska communities throughout the year. It provides financial assistance to Nebraska’s non-profit sponsors as well as promotes resident Nebraska artists and groups with a record of professional achievement.

MARYLAND CREATIVITY GRANTS https://msac.org/programs/creativity-grants/creativity-grants-projects Intended to support specific arts projects, events, or programs, this option is available for independent artists, as well as organizations. Each application should focus on a proposal for one specific project or program. Funding amount $1,000 – $4,000.

MARYLAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT https://www.msac.org/programs/professional-development/professional-development-opportunity-grant The Professional Development Opportunity Grant program encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland. Up to $2,000.

VERMONT ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS https://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/schools/artists-in-schools Artists in Schools Grants support quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence and encourage collaborations between schools, youth, artists, and arts organizations. Residencies may take place during the school day or in a sequential, after-school setting. Grant funding supports multi-day projects typically between 3-10 days in length and support preK-12 teachers and students within a given school or district.

NORTHERN IRELAND SIAP TRAVEL AWARDS http://artscouncil-ni.org/funding/scheme/travel-awards These awards enable individual artists and established music groups (up to four members) to travel from Northern Ireland to develop their skills and expertise. Applicants must provide evidence that they have been invited by a host organisation in the country to which they intend to travel. Open to artists of all disciplines and in all types of working practice, who (a) Have made a contribution to artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of one year within the last five years.

NEVADA PROJECT GRANTS https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/FY23-PROJECT-GRANT-FOR-ARTISTS-Guidelines-Final.pdf The PGA is awarded twice a year for projects that take place during a specified six-month period.  Examples of eligible projects include art exhibitions, performances, readings, concerts, the creation of art, recording, filming, portfolio creation, and marketing/promotional activities related to an arts project. Must be a current Nevada resident and have been in residence for at least one year prior to the date of the grant application. Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status. Up to $3,000 (no match required).

THE SHIRLEY HOLDEN HELBERG GRANTS FOR THE MATURE WOMAN http://www.nlapw.org/grants-and-scholarships/ Deadline  September 30, 2023 . The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. awards three grants of $1,000 each in art, letters, and music to women 35 years of age or older who are not now nor ever have been a member of NLAPW. Entry period is in early fall of every odd year. (NOTE the year 2023 – this is every other year.)

GO ON GIRL BOOK CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS https://goongirl.org/scholarships/faq-s Each year, the GOG Scholarship Committee will grant at least two writing awards. One award is given to an Unpublished Writer and the other award is given to an Aspiring Writer who attends a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The first place award winner in each category will receive $1,000. For the Unpublished Writer Award: applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, must have a strong connection to identify with the African Diaspora, must reside in the United States, must be unpublished and must not be self-published. For the Aspiring Writer Award: applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, must have a strong connection to identify with the African Diaspora, must be a full time student at a Historically Black College or University; and must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.

SOCIETY OF AUTHORS GRANTS FUNDS – UK https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-writers-in-need/ Applications are open to all professional authors who are resident in the UK or British subjects – including all types of writers, illustrators, literary translators, scriptwriters, poets, journalists and others – whose author-related activities make up a substantial amount of their annual income. You do not have to be a member of the Society of Authors to apply.

ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS – CHARLOTTE AREA https://artsandscience.org/artist-support-grants/ Artist Support Grants fund professional development and artist development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring their work to new audiences. ASC is accepting applications from creatives living in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rowan counties. The Artist Support Grants will support projects occurring between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 but all funds should be expended by June 30, 2023. Artists may request up to $3,000. Applications selected for funding will receive the full award for which they are eligible.

MARYLAND CREATIVITY GRANTS https://msac.org/programs/creativity-grants Intended to support specific arts projects, events, or programs, this option is available for independent artists, as well as organizations. Each application should focus on a proposal for one specific project or program. Funding amount $1,000 – $4,000. Must be a Maryland resident.

MARYLAND EMERGENCY GRANTS https://msac.org/programs/special-requests/emergency-grant-independent-artists The purpose of the Emergency Grant is to support the needs of independent artists as they adjust to income losses as a result of an emergency. Funds up to $2,000. Must be a Maryland resident. Applicants must ​be independent artists, defined as artists who earn income from artistic activities and are not directly affiliated with an arts organization or program that provides any form of compensation.

JAN MICHALSKI FOUNDATION RESIDENCE FOR WRITERS https://fondation-janmichalski.com/en/residences Although open to all kinds of writing and all languages, the residency program does give priority to writers and translators. The residencies can vary in length and can be for either individuals or pairs of participants in the case of projects involving more than one discipline. Each year some forty authors from around the world, from the fledgling writer to the seasoned old hand, can count on a certain period of time they may dedicate to developing a writing project. A percentage of the residences is dedicated to nature writing, a form of fiction or creative non-fiction that raises awareness of nature, prepares for a sustainable way of living, and helps to better understand socio-environmental interconnections and the impact of human actions on nature. Two week-, one-, two-, three- or six-month stays are available. There are no age or nationality restrictions. Beginners are accepted. Residents’ travel costs to and from their home address will be covered by the Foundation. Residents are granted a monthly allowance of CHF 1200.

RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY GRANTS https://risca.online/grants/opportunity-grant/ Open to artists over the age of 18 who live in Rhode Island. Amounts up to $1,000. Opportunity Grants provide Rhode Island artists funding for concrete opportunities that will support professional growth. This grant is available to artists working in all disciplines at any stage in their career.

SOUTHARTS EXPRESS GRANTS https://www.southarts.org/community-organization-grants/express-grants South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make that vision viable. Distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, Express Grants support rural organizations and communities with expedited grants of up to $2,000. To be eligible for funding, applicants must program arts experiences featuring a Southern artist. Express Grants can be used to support fees for presenting Southern guest film directors, visual and performing artists, or writers from inside or outside of the presenter’s state. Touring support is awarded for film (documentary, fiction, experimental and animation), performing arts (theater, music, opera, musical theater and dance), literary arts (fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry), traditional arts, and visual arts (crafts, drawing, experimental, painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media). Projects must include both a public presentation (film screening, performance, reading or exhibition) and an educational component.

CREATIVE AGING TENNESSEE GRANTS https://tnartscommission.org/grants/special-opportunities-creative-aging-tennessee-ii/ One-time non-matching funds for nonprofit arts, senior service or community organizations, and governmental entities to support sequential arts learning for seniors aged 60+ with the aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness and increasing creativity and artistic techniques. All projects must be implemented by teaching artists on the new TN Creative Aging Teaching Roster. Total funding for this project equals $75,000. Individual projects may request up to $3,000 for contractual fees for artists and supplies. Standard pay for teaching artists to deliver a series of sequential hour-long arts classes is $2,500.

LOUISIANA PROJECT GRANTS https://www.crt.state.la.us/Assets/OCD/arts/FY23-24/FY23%20Louisiana%20Project%20Grants%20Guidelines.pdf Applicants, both individuals and groups, can apply through one of the nine Regional Arts Councils in the state of Louisiana, applicable to where they live. Must be an ART project involving dance, design arts, folklife, literature, media, music, theatre, or visual arts for the purpose of performance, exhibit, presentation, series or workshop. Individuals and organizations lacking a 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status must arrange for a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status to serve as a fiscal agent. Organizations serving as fiscal agents (the applicant) must be domiciled in the same region as the other organization or individual (sub-applicant). Grants are a minimum of $2,500 and as much as $7,500. A cash match demonstrates community involvement and commitment to the project.

LA BALDI RESIDENCY https://www.cultivateprojects.net/labaldi La Baldi Residency for welcomes individual and collaborative teams of artists, writers, and researchers. The multi-disciplinary residency is located in the historic village of Montegiovi, Italy, in southern Tuscany. The self-directed international residency is an opportunity to experiment, develop ideas and projects, dream, explore, rejuvenate, research, and investigate the land and culture of this special area. There are no dedicated traditional indoor studio facilities. They ask that applicants consider how they plan to embrace the outdoors as the primary workspace. One artist stay 550€/two weeks; 850€/one month. One artist and companion stay 700€/two weeks; 1000€/one month. Refundable security deposit 100€.

MACKINAC ISLAND ARTIST IN RESIDENCE https://www.mackinacparks.com/plan/artist-in-residence-program/ The Mackinac State Historic Parks Artist-In-Residence Program is designed to promote and encourage the creation of artistic works inspired by the history, natural wonders, and beauty of Mackinac Island. The residencies are available to artists in all mediums, including writers, composers, sculptures, and visual artists including photographers, among others. The two- and three-week residencies are available beginning in early June and continuing through early October. The resident artist is housed in the newly-remodeled second floor of the Mackinac Island Visitor’s Center, formerly the 1915 Mackinac Island Coast Guard Station. Applications accepted in January of each year.

SEED GRANTS – THE POLLINATION PROJECT https://thepollinationproject.org/ The Pollination Project seeks to unleash the goodness in every person. Through a daily practice of generosity and giving, The Pollination Project makes seed grants — 365 days a year — to social-change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. The Purpose of a Pollination Project Seed Grant is to support passionate, committed people with an early-stage social change vision. It funds individuals and community groups, and you do not need to be a registered or established organization to apply. Grants $1,000 each and every day.

ART-TRAIN INDIVIDUAL ARTIST TRAINING – INDIANA https://springboardforthearts.org/art-train-training-artists/ The Art-Train Individual Artist Training is for artists who are interested in building on their existing skills to collaborate in and with their communities through their local agencies, non-profits, and arts councils. Artists will deepen practices around creative problem solving, equitable community engagement, and creating arts-based strategies to address recovery efforts. After taking a synchronous virtual training, artists receive one year of ongoing virtual support through an online resource library and optional bi-weekly group coaching rooms with Art-Train staff, experts and an expanding network of peers (every other Thursday).

FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIANA ARTISTS https://indianalegalhelp.org/ Pro Bono Indiana’s (IndianaLegalHelp.org) Lawyers for the Arts project provides legal assistance at no cost to artists and small arts organizations in the state of Indiana. To obtain help, please call 812.402.6303 (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am CT).

PEGGY RAMSAY FOUNDATION – UK https://www.peggyramsayfoundation.org/ The Peggy Ramsay Foundation seeks to perpetuate Peggy Ramsay’s ideals, by directly helping dramatists at very different stages of experience in ways which we are determined to keep as quick and unbureaucratic as possible. We give money to theatre writers giving them the time and the space to write. You can be a writer who’s only had one play professionally produced, a writer who’s had dozens of successes or a writer who’s somewhere in between – if you’re struggling to pay the bills, then we can help. We only support writers resident in the British Isles.

ARVON https://www.arvon.org/writing-courses/grants/ Our grants help writers who are unable to afford our full course fees. For our residential courses, we offer two types of grants – Low Income Grant and Teachers Grant. If you couldn’t attend an Arvon week without some financial help, we encourage you to apply. Teachers Grants are a fixed amount of £200. With Low Income Grants, you can apply for any amount up to the full course fee, although most receive between £200 and £500. Last year we were able to help more than 90 percent of all writers who applied. You must be resident in the UK and able to demonstrate that you do not have the financial means to cover the full cost of an Arvon course.

CREATIVE SCOTLAND OPEN FUND FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/open-fund/open-fund-for-individuals No deadline. The Open Fund will support a period of research, development, and delivery of creative activity for up to 24 months. We will ask you to tell us the start and end date for this activity and to describe the outcomes, benefits and impacts that you wish to achieve. This fund is designed to support creative activity such as a specific project, production or a period of research and development. It can support an individual’s time where this is related to specific creative outcomes. Open to freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old. Must have a UK bank account. You can apply for between £500 and £100,000.

THE LITERARY CONSULTANCY – UK https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/ TLC is the only editorial consultancy recognised by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) for our wider work in the literary industry, and we offer a nationally-funded Free Reads programme designed to offer our core services, at no cost, to low-income writers. A range of partnerships and individual donations have helped us to further develop this scheme, which we now run as a Quality Writing for All campaign and includes campaigns, free event tickets, and additional support for writers facing barriers.

MONTANA OPPORTUNITY GRANTS https://www.humanitiesmontana.org/opportunity-grants/ Opportunity grants award up to $1,000 and do not require matching funds. Applications can be submitted any time, but at least four weeks prior to the supported project. We encourage proposals that engage Montanans in meaningful discussion about the human condition, strengthen cooperative relationships among communities and cultural organizations (museums, libraries, schools, tribal organizations, etc.), and enrich civic discourse among the state’s diverse cultures and across its geographical distances. Humanities Montana only awards opportunity grants to organizations, not individuals.

CRAIGARDAN RESIDENCY http://www.craigardan.org/writers-residency/ Craigardan now stewards 320 acres of field and forest, with a small-scale farm to provide food and hands-on experience for the community. Set within a working, educational farm, we provide creative residencies that span diverse artistic and knowledge disciplines in order to foster curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration. The Writer’s Residency is a year-round opportunity for writers to fully immerse themselves in an exquisite retreat environment conducive to working with no distraction. We invite applications from emerging and accomplished writers of all genres who would benefit from a focused amount of un-guided time to create a new work, complete a project, conduct research, or simply find inspiration amid the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. Only one writer is accepted at a time. Writers live in a shared house. Housemates may include other writers, researchers, visual artists, culinary artists, or agriculturalists. The (highly subsidized) residency fee is $250 per week or $1,000 per month ($33/day). Location Elizabethtown, NY.

BOEHM MEDIA FELLOWSHIP https://ocimpact.com/boehm-media-fellowship/ The Boehm Media Fellowships provides opportunities for communication, media, and storytelling experts who are committed to social impact and sustainable solutions to poverty and injustice to participate as delegates at Opportunity Collaboration. We understand media to be a diverse and multidisciplinary field across sectors including but not limited to journalism, public relations and communications, social media, film, podcasts, radio, television, photography, media literacy and other mixed or new and emerging media channels and productions. We are seeking individuals who, on their own or through their organizational roles, utilize the media in creative and innovative ways to influence culture, collaborate with communities and interface with new paradigms and ideas to catalyze change. Financial need is a primary consideration.

CHARLES WALLACE INDIE TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.charleswallaceindiatrust.com/visiting-fellowships CWIT enables Indians in the early to mid-stages of their careers to spend time in the UK, helping them to achieve artistic, academic and professional ambitions and to broaden their international contacts.

TEXAS TOURING ROSTER https://www.arts.texas.gov/artroster/roster/ The Texas Touring Arts Program is designed to ensure that all Texans have the ability to enjoy performances by outstanding Texas-based companies and artists in their own communities. The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) provides grants to help with the costs of bringing in companies and artists from this roster for performances. Performing arts companies and artists from throughout the state apply to be included on the Texas Touring Roster. These artists must have a history of touring and must be willing to travel outside of their community to do a performance.

SC INDIE GRANTS https://www.indiegrants.org/ As part of their mission to support South Carolina’s production industry, the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College produce a series of grant and training programs through-out the year. Centered around the INDIE GRANTS, where top-notch production professionals and independent filmmakers make short films and Trident Technical College students work under them as hands-on technical training, these innovative programs also include technical and creative workshops, the South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project, special screenings, and other events. Providing professional development and training for South Carolina crew, production professionals, independent filmmakers, and students. The only one of its kind in the nation.

SC HUMANITIES MINI GRANTS https://schumanities.org/grants/howtoapply/#minigrants Monthly deadlines. Mini Grants are to support public humanities programs of modest cost. Awards are $2,000 or less. Mini Grants are reviewed monthly with deadlines on the first business day of the month.

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/research-and-creation The Research and Creation component of Explore and Create supports the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Grants provide support for creative research, creation and project development.

NEW HAMPSHIRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS https://centerfortheartsnh.org/emergency-relief-fund The CFA Artists Emergency Relief Fund is a fund of last resort available to CFA members. Individuals are eligible to apply for these funds who can demonstrate their status as: A professional artist who has suffered a disaster which significantly interrupts or prevents them from making or performing their art form and earning a living, and for whom said disaster creates an emergency situation and need for immediate relief funds. The artist must be a permanent resident of the United States. Recipients of the CFA Relief funds are asked to “Pay it Back” or Pay it Forward” by performing or volunteering at a CFA event in the future. Awards up to $500. NOTE: This is in the CENTER FOR THE ARTS-LAKE SUNAPEE REGION.

ART LEADERS OF COLOR EMERGENCY FUND https://aacnetwork.org/ Arts Administrators of Color set up an Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund, which supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and arts administrators impacted by COVID-19 through $200 microgrants.

THE SHENANDOAH FELLOWSHIP FOR BIPOC EDITORS https://shenandoahliterary.org/submissions/ Selected fellows will receive a $1,000 honorarium and will curate a selection of published work in a genre of their choosing for a single issue of Shenandoah, working with the Shenandoah staff to guide the work to publication. We welcome writers and editors of all experience levels. No previous editorial experience is necessary, but we are looking for applicants who are passionate and informed about the literary community. We welcome candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

ARTS KANSAS CITY GRANTS https://artskc.org/inspirationgrantinformation/ ArtsKC Inspiration Grants are an investment in human capital, providing direct support to individual artists and arts professionals for projects and activities that have the potential to advance their careers and build their capacity for future work. These projects exemplify risk, growth, and change. Visual, music, theatre, literary, dance, and interdisciplinary projects are the primary focus of Inspiration Grants.

BARBARA DEMING MEMORIAL FUND https://demingfund.org/apply-pd-11.php Barbara Deming, Money for Women is the oldest ongoing feminist granting agency. Grants from the foundation give monetary support and encouragement to individual feminist writers and visual artists. Application period is January 1-31 each year. Gives small support grants ($500 – $1,500) to individual feminist women in the arts who are citizens with primary residence in the US and Canada. Does not award film, video, theatre, dance, music, or performance projects. Scripts and musical compositions are also not eligible. We do not award work that is or will be self-published.

THE HAVEN FOUNDATION http://www.thehavenfdn.org/guidelines/ In order to be eligible for assistance, an applicant must be a freelance qualified person. The Foundation defines the group as persons connected with the artistic or entertainment industries including, but not limited to authors, actors, singers, dancers, directors, producers, choreographers, musicians, artists, and screenwriters selling work or services by the hour, day, job, etc. rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer. Must also be a professional, an individual who is committed to his/her industry or work, who has derived at least 40 percent of his/her annual income over the past three years from his/her personal production, performance or other work in the industry. The qualified person must have experienced a recent, unforeseen emergency or triggering event that has significantly and adversely affected the qualified person’s ability to produce, perform and market his/her work and, thus, creates the need for immediate relief funds and/or assistance. Must also be a legal US resident.

AUTHORS’ CONTINGENCY FUND https://societyofauthors.org/Grants/authors-contingency-fund Applications are open to all professional authors who are residents in the UK or British subjects – including all types of writers, illustrators, literary translators, scriptwriters, poets, journalists and others – for whom author-related activities make up a substantial amount of their annual income. Grants are likely to be up to £2,000 and designed to meet urgent need.

RAUSCHENBERG EMERGENCY GRANTS https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/programs/grants/rauschenberg-emergency-grants An emergency grant program that provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for medical or dental emergencies. The grants are available to visual and media artists, and choreographers living anywhere in the United States or U.S. Territories.

DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL – NC http://www.durhamarts.org/artistinfo_emergingartists.html The council welcomes applications for its Emerging Artists Program. Through the program, grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to developing or established professional artists in the North Carolina counties of Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, or Person in support of a project that is pivotal to advancing their careers. Disciplines eligible for consideration include craft, dance, drama, film and video, installation, literature, music, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking/mixed media, and sculpture.

WOODCOCK FUND https://www.writerstrust.com/programs/woodcock-fund-grant/ Emergency funding to professional Canadian writers in mid-project. Grants are $2,000 to $10,000. Must be a professional writer (minimum of two books published) facing an unforeseen financial need. Must be working on a project.

LIGHTHOUSE WORKS’ FELLOWSHIPS http://www.thelighthouseworks.org/fellowship-program/ The Lighthouse Works’ Fellowship is an artist-in-residence program that strives to support artists and writers working in the vanguard of their creative fields. The program accepts artists working in a wide range of disciplines, but we are best able to accommodate visual artists and writers. Fellowships are six weeks in length, occur year round and provide fellows with housing, food, studio space, a $250 travel allowance and a $1,500 stipend. Artistic excellence is the primary criterion for acceptance as a Lighthouse Works fellow. We are located in the Annex Building on Fishers Island, NY. The Annex is just west of Silver Eel Cove, where our ferry makes port, and north of the intersection of Hound Lane and Greenwood Road.

JENTEL RESIDENCIES http://jentelarts.org/applicants/ After reviewing the work samples, a panel of art and literary professionals rate and rank the applicants based on the development or promise of a personal vision or voice. Residents are responsible for transportation to and from Sheridan, Wyoming and for transporting or shipping personal items, materials and equipment needed for creative work. Residents also shop and prepare meals and purchase personal items. As part of the residency award, a $400 stipend helps to defray some of these expenses.

NORTH CAROLINA ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS https://www.ncarts.org/invest-arts/grants-artists/artist-support-grants This program, funded by the NC Arts Council, provides the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their professional development. (See site to find your region of the state.)

NEW ORLEANS RESIDENCY SPACE FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS https://forms.gle/hCty3QyLFzm6e4J38 In August, we repurposed our residency space as low-cost, short-term housing for writers and artists experiencing financial stress or housing instability. We are continuing this program for the foreseeable future and have space available, beginning in October. Cost: $300 per month. No deposit, no utilities, no application fee. Available beginning August 1, 2020. You will be asked about your preferred start date and length of stay (one to three months) when you apply. Ad-hoc changes after that will be accommodated as feasible. You must be a writer or artist experiencing financial stress or housing instability. Local (LA-based) applicants preferred; everyone is welcome.

NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES https://www.nhddc.org/small_grants.php The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities offers small grants to individuals or groups to support disability-related activities and initiatives that help achieve the Council’s mission of “Dignity, Full Rights of Citizenship, Equal Opportunities, and Full Participation for All New Hampshire Citizens with Developmental Disabilities.”

HOSKING HOUSES TRUST https://hoskinghouses.co.uk/wp/how-to-apply/ We offer older women writers’ residencies in Church Cottage where they are able to pursue their own work in domestic peace without interruption. Many of these residencies also carry bursaries. Under our section Purposes and Policy we describe the criteria whereby we appoint writers, what we offer which includes bursaries, also duration of residencies and obligations in return. Tell us why you want a residency; do you need time and privacy or have you financial, personal, housing or medical needs or are you just tired? Applicants from outside the UK and Ireland are received but there must be a valid reason to justify a visit, such as study or attendance at a conference. Location Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK.

MARY C. CURTIS FELLOWSHIP http://www.wellstoneredwoods.org/mary-c-curtis-fellowship/ At Wellstone Center in the Redwoods we’ve mostly hosted writers working on books, fiction and memoir, but this can also be a good spot to make a big push on a book proposal. Two weeks of focus in a tranquil, beautiful corner of California has its plus sides especially for longtime adrenaline fiends used to powering through deadlines but not as used to unpacking a deeper perspective. Mary’s still working on her book, part memoir and part social history, new chapters keep presenting themselves all the time, and we’ll help spread the word when it appears. In 2020 we’re inaugurating a two-week fellowship in Mary’s name here at our small writers’ retreat center in Northern California, specifically for an African American journalist with a minimum of five years’ experience looking to spend two weeks intensively working on a proposal for a well-developed book project.

GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL – PITTSBURGH, PA http://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/programs/artist-services/emergency-fund Artists and creative workers living in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties are eligible to request up to $500.

PHILADELPHIA WRITERS EMERGENCY FUND – PHILADELPHIA, PA https://www.215festival.org/ This fund is for writers, booksellers, and individuals who work at independent presses that are based in the greater Philadelphia area. We define the greater Philadelphia area as Philadelphia County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Chester County (PA), Montgomery County (PA), Bucks County (PA), Burlington County (NJ), Camden County (NJ), Gloucester County (NJ), and New Castle County (DE).

AUTHORS LEAGUE FUND – US https://authorsleaguefund.org/ Since 1917, the Authors League Fund has helped professional authors, journalists, poets, and dramatists who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune.

CLAYTON MEMORIAL MEDICAL FUND – OR, WA, ID, AK https://osfci.org/clayton/ The fund helps professional science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery writers living in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska deal with the financial burden of medical expenses.

THE PEN WRITERS FUND – US https://pen.org/writers-emergency-fund/ PEN America will distribute grants of $500 to $1,000 based on applications that demonstrate an inability to meet an acute financial need, especially one resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. We have developed a new streamlined process for the duration of this crisis, and expect to be able to review and respond to applications within 10 days. To be eligible, applicants must be based in the United States, be a professional writer, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping them to address an emergency situation. The fund is limited, and not every application can be supported.

SFWA EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND http://www.sfwa.org/about/benevolent-funds/emergency-medical-fund/ The Emergency Medical Fund (EMF) was established to help genre writers pay medical expenses not otherwise covered by insurance. The fund is meant to cover only short-term (i.e. emergency situations that interfere with the ability to write). Requests must specify the recipient, a description of the circumstances, and the amount of support needed.

CARNEGIE FUND FOR AUTHORS – US https://www.carnegiefundforauthors.org/ The mission of Carnegie Fund for Authors is to award grants to published authors who are in need of emergency financial assistance as a result of illness or injury to self, spouse, or dependent child, or who has had some other misfortune that has placed the applicant in pressing and substantial pecuniary need. We accept applications from any American author who has written at least one book of reasonable length that has been published commercially and received reader acceptance.

CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS – RESEARCH AND CREATION GRANTS https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/research-and-creation The Research and Creation component of Explore and Create supports the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups, and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Grants provide support for creative research, creation, and project development. You may be eligible for Application Assistance to pay someone to help you with the application process if you are experiencing difficulty and self-identify as an artist who is Deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability or is living with a mental illness, or a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist facing language, geographic or cultural barriers. This is a rolling deadline. Offers up to $25,000.

AWESOME FOUNDATION GRANTS https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? We award $1,000 grants every month. It couldn’t be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. We don’t want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen!

CHANGE, INC. No website. Emergency grants for artists in all disciplines needing help with rent, medical expenses, utility bills, fire damage, etc. Grants up to $1,000. Call the number below for complete instructions (via a clear, concise message) on how to apply for the grant. Change, Inc. P.O. Box 1818 Captiva, FL 33957  Phone: (212) 473-3742.

ELIZABETH GEORGE FOUNDATION http://www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com/foundation.htm Mystery writer Elizabeth George has a foundation that makes grants to unpublished fiction writers, poets, emerging playwrights, and organizations benefiting disadvantaged youth. These grants cover expenses in a number of areas. For further information, write and request a brochure: The Elizabeth George Foundation, PO Box 1429, Langley, WA 98260.

HATCHFUND http://www.hatchfund.org/ Unlike the other crowdfunding sites that take a 7-10 percent fee for using their platform, Hatchfund is free for artists. Once you reach your minimum goal, everything you raise is yours–we won’t take any fees. In order to do this, we do ask that donors make two additional donations–one is a minimum five percent donation to Hatchfund and the other is a five percent donation to help cover credit card processing costs. Both of these donations are also tax-deductible for donors. Our goal is to help artists successfully navigate the challenging world of online fundraising for their projects. Our expert team provides educational services, from fundraising 101 to case studies and best practices to project development and outreach support. A total of 75 percent of all artists who have turned to Hatchfund have succeeded in funding their projects.

FRACTURED ATLAS https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal Fractured Atlas wants to help you raise money for your artistic work. As the country’s largest arts fiscal sponsor, we provide accessibility, efficiency, and affordability. There is a passionate community of philanthropic individuals, charitable foundations, and government institutions devoted to funding the arts. The catch is that many independent artists and small companies lack the 501(c)(3) tax status that makes them eligible to apply for grants and incentivizes individual gifts. With fiscal sponsorship, you can solicit tax-deductible donations and apply for grants without going through the onerous process of launching a 501(c)(3). The sponsored “project” might be a one-time collaboration or an independent artist or even an arts organization that does not have its own 501(c)(3) status. Our program is open and accessible to artists and arts organizations nationwide and in every artistic discipline. We won’t judge the artistic quality or merit of your work.

NATIONAL PARKS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE https://www.nps.gov/subjects/arts/air.htm Whether staying in a remote wilderness cabin at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska or contemplating history at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in Iowa or working in a contemporary studio overlooking the stone-lined fields at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut, these programs provide artists with unique opportunities to create works of art in varied natural and cultural settings. There are programs for visual artists, writers, musicians, and other creative media. Programs vary, but residencies are typically two to four weeks in length, and most include lodging. Often artists are invited to participate in park programs by sharing their art with the public. Over 50 locations to consider.

CLAYTON MEMORIAL FUND https://osfci.org/clayton/ The fund helps professional science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery writers living in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska deal with the financial burden of medical expenses. We generally follow the standards of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for Active or Associate membership in determining professional status.

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS https://www.scbwi.org/scbwi-emergency-fund/ The SCBWI Emergency Fund has been established to provide assistance to SCBWI members in times of emergency or hardship. The emergency or hardship could involve, for example, matters of health, family issues, or natural disasters that are in any way restricting or preventing an SCBWI member’s ability to work as an author or illustrator. There is a $1,500 cap on any given grant, and no member may receive the grant more than twice.

PEN AMERICA WRITERS’ EMERGENCY FUND https://pen.org/writers-emergency-fund/ The PEN America Writers’ Emergency Fund is a small grants program for professional—published or produced—writers in acute or unexpected financial crisis. Depending on the situation and level of need, grants are in the range of $2,000. Apart from exceptional circumstances, the Fund does not give repeat grants within a three-year period.

UNBOUND http://unbound.co.uk/ Unbound is a new way to connect authors and readers. Authors present a pitch, readers pledge, and when the goal is reached the book is written. It’s really that simple. Unbound gets involve with publication and distribution of the book as well, giving you a one-stop shop. Unbound is both a funding platform and a publisher, fulfilling all the normal publishing functions but also splitting a book’s net profit 50/50 with the author. Note that Unbound is UK located.

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Applications are now closed.

Applications for Round 20 are now closed. 

Decisions will be announced by  27 June 2024 .

Future rounds:

Round 21

Opens for applications: 12pm (midday), 25 July 2024 Closes for applications: 12pm (midday), 22 August 2024 Decisions announced: 07 November 2024

You can submit your request for Access Support for DYCP Round 21  (25 July – 22 August 2024) from Tuesday 25 June , one month before the portal opens. We are not able to approve any requests before that date. 

Please send your access support request no later than 9am on Monday 19 August . We will not be able to review and approve any request received after that time for this round.

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Opens for applications: 12pm (midday), 14 November 2024 Closes for applications: 12pm (midday), 12 December 2024  Decisions announced: 06 March 2025

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We’re making some changes

To help make sure you’re paying yourself fairly, especially during the cost of living crisis, we’re increasing how much you can apply for. 

Developing your Creative Practice is a very competitive fund, so we’re making some other changes too, so you can decide when is the right time for you to apply, and to give everyone a fair chance of receiving funding.

About the fund

About the fund.

Who can apply?

Individual creative or cultural practitioners. 

If you’ve made two unsuccessful or one successful application to DYCP since 15 October 2020 (Round 8), you won’t be eligible to apply to Round 20.  You can find full eligibility criteria in the guidance for applicants.

You can find out if this applies to you by logging into our online system, Grantium. It won’t allow you to start an application if this restriction applies to you.

Every time we open a new round this restriction will move forward by one round. If you’ve made two unsuccessful or one successful application since 11 January 2021 (Round 9) you won’t be eligible to apply for Round 21.

This means all applicants will have the chance to apply again.

What can I apply for?

You can apply for development activities related to  our supported disciplines , for example undertaking a period of research, networking, or time to create new work.

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Yes! If you have an access requirement, we provide support including alternative versions of the guidance for applicants or paying for a support worker. 

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Suki Chan takes us through her DYCP funded project exploring consciousness, Artificial Intelligence and dementia.

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Writing prizes and opportunities

There are many awards and development schemes available for authors at all stages of their careers. Below is a list of monetary awards, sponsored retreats, mentorships and training opportunities.

If you're looking for help both in development or funding from organisations near you, find information about local support here.

Take a look through the opportunities for new writers:

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For new writers

From Penguin

WriteNow is run by Penguin Random House and aims to find, nurture and publish new writers from communities under-represented on the nation's bookshelves. It offers workshops and feedback, and includes the chance to join a year-long programme.

#Merky New Writers' Prize

#Merky Books is a home for underrepresented voices and provides a platform where their stories can be told, heard and uplifted. The winner of the New Writers’ Prize receives a publishing contract. All longlisted writers are invited to our Writers’ Camp, where they participate in writing workshops, panel talks, editorial one-to-ones, and meet the #Merky Books team.

Harvill Secker Young Translators' Prize

The Harvill Secker Young Translators’ Prize aims to recognise the achievements of young translators at the start of their careers and to encourage and support the next generation of literary translators. It focuses on a different language each prize year and is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34, with no more than one full-length translation published.

Fern Academy Prize

The Fern Academy Prize, in association with Tortoise Media, is designed to find and nurture emerging non-fiction talent and will be awarded to an essay of literary merit with an international and multicultural interest. The prize is open to unagented and unpublished writers from around the world, writing in the English language.

From other organisations

The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize

Awarded for the best piece of writing on an annual theme. The winner of the Writing Prize receives a cash prize, and the runners-up receive travel expense support that must be used to attend their annual symposium which is hosted in a European country. All genres of writing are permitted, including fiction, non-fiction and non-academic essays. Open to unpublished writers only.

Anthology Poetry Competition

Established to recognise and encourage excellence in the craft of poetry writing and to provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Poetry Competition is open to original and previously unpublished poems in the English language.

Anthology Short Story Competition

Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. 

Aurora Prize For Writing

The Aurora Prize for Writing is a national competition run by Writing East Midlands, in partnership with the Society of Authors. It seeks outstanding new writing in short fiction and poetry.

The Bracken Prize

The Financial Times and McKinsey want to encourage young authors to tackle emerging business themes and ask entrants to submit a business book proposal. The prize aims to encourage a new generation of business writers and has already seen a number of shortlisted and longlisted proposals emerge as published books. 

The Bath Novel Awards

The Bath Novel Award and The Bath Children’s Novel Award spotlight emerging writers, and are open to unpublished and independently published novelists worldwide.

Blue Pencil Agency First Novel Award

The First Novel Award is open to unrepresented and unpublished authors for a novel in any adult fiction genre.

Breakthrough Writers' Programme

Curtis Brown Creative, supported by the Curtis Brown and C&W agencies, run a programme of creative writing courses, mentoring opportunities and scholarships for under-represented writers – with all opportunities fully funded for the writers taking part.

Breakthrough scholarships

Curtis Brown Creative, supported by the Curtis Brown and C&W agencies, regularly offer funded places on their courses to talented writers facing barriers to entry.

Breakthrough Mentoring Programme

This mentoring programme is for talented writers who fulfil the eligibility criteria and are seeking targeted, detailed one-to-one feedback on a work-in-progress, plus industry advice. You can apply to be mentored for a project at any writing stage.

Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize

Entries of original short fiction between 1000 and 5000 words can be entered into the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize. The winner will receive £1,000 and 12 shortlisted writers will be included in an anthology. 

The Bridport Prize

The Bridport Prize has a number of categories: novel, poetry, short story and flash fiction. All the awards are for work which has not previously been published, while the novel award is only open to writers who are not represented by a literary agent.

The Bristol Short Story Prize

This is an annual international writing competition open to all published and unpublished, UK and non-UK-based writers.

The Caledonia Novel Award

An Edinburgh-based, international writing competition for unpublished and self-published novelists in all genres for adults and YA.

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize

The prize is open to all Commonwealth citizens aged 18 and over entering a story of between 2,500 and 5,000 words. The regional winners receive £2,500 and the overall winner receives a total of £5,000. The winning stories are published online by  Granta  and in a special print collection by Paper + Ink.

Creators of Justice Literary Awards

The Creators of Justice Literary Awards is an annual, international contest featuring works which highlight the struggle for human rights and social justice across the world. Writers can submit one poem, essay, or short story on an annual theme.

The Creative Future Writers’ Award

The Creative Future Writers’ Award (CFWA) is a national writing development programme which celebrates talented, underrepresented writers who lack opportunities due to mental health issues, disability, health or social circumstance. Prizes include £20,000 of cash and top writing development prizes supplied by prominent publishers and development agencies.

Criptic x Spread The Word

CRIPtic Arts x Spread the Word collaboratively produce a range of activities including salons, a retreat and research for deaf and disabled writers. Their work together aims to offer a range of activities to support, develop and empower deaf and disabled writers.

Discoveries

The Women’s Prize Trust, NatWest, Curtis Brown Literary Agency and Curtis Brown Creative Writing School have partnered to create Discoveries, a unique initiative searching for the most talented and original new female writing voices in the UK and Ireland. The winner will be offered representation by Curtis Brown Literary Agency and a cash prize of £5,000.

Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize

Footnote Press and Counterpoints Arts have partnered to launch the Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The £15,000 award, which includes an advance of £5,000 and a publication agreement with Footnote Press, is for narrative non-fiction centred around themes of displacement, identity and/or resistance. Writers can be published or unpublished.

Green Stories Writing Competitions

Green Stories writing competitions are a series of free writing competitions open to all across various formats to solicit stories that showcase what a sustainable society might look like. 

Grindstone Literary International Novel Prize

The 2023 Novel Prize is open to authors from all countries, provided their submissions are in English. To be eligible to enter, authors must be unrepresented .  Entrants are asked to submit the first 5,000 words of their manuscript.

The London Library Emerging Writers Programme

Geared towards supporting writers at the start of their careers, the programme includes writing development masterclasses, literary networking opportunities, peer support and guidance in use of the Library’s resources. With its extensive open-access book collection, dedicated writing spaces and diverse community of established writers, the benefits of Library membership are very valuable. 

The London Writers’ Awards

This is a development programme run by Spread the Word which aims to increase the number of writers from under-represented communities being taken up by agents and publishers. The awards support  30  London-based writers of  colour  and working class, LGBTQ+ and disabled writers  each year, and bursaries are available for writers in need. There is also an Access Fund for disabled writers. Writers on the awards scheme take part in group feedback sessions on their work and also attend one-to-one professional development sessions.

Mairtín Crawford   Awards

The Mairtín Crawford   Awards are aimed at writers working towards their first full collection of poetry, short stories, or a novel. Both published and unpublished writers are invited to submit between 3-5 poems for the poetry award, and a short story of up to 2,500 words for the short story award, with the only stipulation being that they have not yet published a full collection of poetry, short stories, or a novel.

The Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices

City Lit’s Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices provide three annual awards worth up to £1000 each, to fund one year’s study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit. 

The Manchester Writing Competition

The Manchester Writing Competition for poetry and fiction, offers the UK’s biggest literary awards for unpublished work, with each category awarding £10,000.

Mogford Prize for Food and Drink Writing

The Mogford Prize for Food and Drink Writing is an annual short story competition open to writers across the globe. The prize awards £10,000 to the best short story that has food and drink at its heart.

Morley Prize for Unpublished Writers of Colour

Jointly run by Morley College London and the Rachel Mills Literary Agency, the prize is awarded to unpublished aspiring authors of colour. There are two prizes – one for works of fiction and one for Life Writing and Creative Non-fiction.

The Moth Prizes

The Moth Magazine runs an annual short story prize, nature writing prize and poetry prize open to anyone from anywhere in the world, as long as their writing is original and previously unpublished.

The National Poetry Competition

The National Poetry Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for an unpublished poem of up to 40 lines, open to anyone 18 or over.

New Writers Poetry Competition

Open to poets from around the world, the winner receives £1,000, with a second prize of £300 and a third prize of £200. 

The Nine Dots Prize

The Nine Dots Prize is a prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary societal issues. Entrants are asked to respond to a question in 3,000 words, with the winner receiving $100,000 to write a short book expanding on their ideas. The aim of the Prize is to promote, encourage and engage innovative thinking to address problems facing the modern world. Its name references the nine dots puzzle – a lateral thinking puzzle which can only be solved by thinking outside the box.

The Oxford Poetry Prize

The winner of the Oxford Poetry Prize receives £1,000, the runner-up £200, and third place £100. The winning poets are also offered publication in Oxford Poetry.

Poetry London Prize

The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. The first prize is £5,000.

Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize

Run by Wasifiri , the magazine of international literature, in conjunction with Queen Mary University, this prize supports new writers.

Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition is a distinguished national writing competition for writers born or living in Wales. The first prize is £1,000 and publication in a short story anthology to be published by Parthian Books.

The Royal Society of Literature V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize

The annual prize of £1,000 goes to the best unpublished short story of the year. The winning entry is also published in  Prospect  magazine and the  RSL Review.

Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awards

The New Writers Awards is an annual awards programme supporting individuals committed to developing their writing. The award includes a cash award, a week-long retreat, training and mentoring.

Scottish Book Trust Next Chapter Award

The Next Chapter Award is an annual award supporting an emerging writer over the age of 40. The Award includes a cash reward, 2-week writing retreat, training and mentoring.

The Society of Authors' Awards

The Society of Authors runs annual awards, which are open to writers at all stages of their careers. Among them is The ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award for a short story (applicants need to have had at least one short story accepted for publication); and The McKitterick Prize, which is given annually to an author over the age of 40 for a first novel, published or unpublished.

Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition

The competition is open to original, unpublished and unbroadcast short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or fewer. The first prize is €2,000 and a one-week residency at Anam Cara Retreat.

Searchlight Awards

Searchlight Writing for Children Awards is an international competition for aspiring authors writing for children or young adults. Categories are 'Best Children’s Picture Book Text' and 'Best Novel Opening for Children or Young Adults'.

The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition

Chicken House are looking for original ideas, a fresh voice, and a diverse range of entries and stories that children will love! They'd particularly like to encourage entry from writers from underrepresented backgrounds. The first prize is a worldwide publishing contract with Chicken House with a royalty advance of £10,000, plus an offer of representation from an agent.

The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize

The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is an international prize that supports and celebrates the best adventure writing today. The Prize is open to writers of any nationality, writing in English. Awards are presented in three categories: Best Published Novel, New Voices and Author of Tomorrow.

W&A Working-Class Writers' Prize

Writers & Artists run the W&A Working-Class Writers' Prize – a celebration of stories as a mode of communication, and a reminder of how vital it is that everyone can share their ideas and experiences via the written word. The prize includes a cash prize and mentoring sessions with an acclaimed author.

The Writers Award

Run by The Deborah Rogers Found - set up in memory of a late literary agent - The Writers Award gives £10,000 to an unpublished writer to enable them to complete a first book. It is run biannually.

For published writers

These awards are for published writers only, and in order to be considered books must be nominated by their publisher or agent - authors cannot usually enter themselves (with the exception of the fellowships). However, as a writer looking to get published, it's always worth taking stock of the titles being longlisted and shortlisted for some of the top literary awards to give you a sense of which types of books are receiving critical acclaim. We've included prizes for fiction and non-fiction titles here. 

Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction

The Baillie Gifford Prize rewards excellence in non-fiction writing across current affairs, history, politics, science, sport, travel, biography, autobiography and the arts.

BBC National Short Story Award

An annual prize, entrants must have a prior record of publishing creative work in the UK. Stories up to 8,000 words are accepted and may be submitted by the author or by their agent. Shortlisted stories are awarded a prize of £600.

The Booker Prize

The leading literary award in the English-speaking world, which has brought recognition, reward and readership to outstanding fiction for over 50 years. Awarded annually to the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Although you have to be nominated by your publisher, many debut novels have been longlisted and shortlisted in the past.

The Desmond Elliot Prize

The Desmond Elliott Prize encourages publishers from across the UK and Ireland to submit literary fiction debuts for consideration, awarding one winning author £10,000 to shape their developing career.

Forward Prizes for Poetry

The Forward Prizes for Poetry honour excellence in contemporary poetry published in UK and Ireland.

FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year

This prestigious £30,000 prize goes to the book that is judged to have provided the most compelling and enjoyable insight into modern business issues, with £10,000 awarded to each runner-up.

Nero Book Awards

Celebrating outstanding writing by great authors living in the UK and Ireland, these awards list the best books of the year for their quality of writing and readability. There are four categories: Children’s Fiction, Debut Fiction, Fiction and Non-Fiction. An overall winner, given the Nero Gold Prize for the “Book of the Year”, is also be named.

Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

Awarded for the best published literary work in the English language, written by an author aged 39 or under, the prize celebrates the international world of fiction in all its forms including poetry, novels, short stories, and drama. The winner receives a prize of £30,000.

The Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize

The RSL Christopher Bland Prize is an annual award of £10,000 to a debut novelist or non-fiction writer first published aged 50 or over.

The Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize

The annual award of £10,000 for a distinguished work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry, evoking the spirit of a place.

Scottish Book Trust Ignite Fellowship

The Ignite Fellowship supports established writers who are embarking on or working through a significant project. You can apply whether the project is in its very earliest stages or already a work in progress.

Women's Prize for Fiction

The Women's Prize for Fiction is the UK's most prestigious annual book award celebrating and honouring fiction written by women.

Writing retreats

Arvon runs an annual programme of creative writing courses and retreats for schools, groups and individuals. Their courses, tutored by leading authors, are held at three rural centres and include a mix of workshops and individual tutorials, with time and space to write, free from distractions of everyday life. Arvon courses are in a range of genres and they have different styles of courses. Grants are available to help with course fees.

The Garsdale Retreat

The Garsdale Retreat is a creative writing centre in the Yorkshire Dales. It provides inspirational courses tutored by professional writers, enabling participants to develop their individual creativity in a place of peace and tranquillity, away from the distractions and stresses of everyday life.

Gladstone's Library

Gladstone's Library is a residential library and meeting place which is dedicated to dialogue, debate and learning for open-minded individuals and groups, who are looking to explore pressing questions and to pursue study and research. They offer a programme of courses and events that keep them connected with a wide range of writers and thinkers.

Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre

Moniack Mhor is Scotland’s National Writing Centre. Based in the Scottish Highlands, they run courses in a range of genres tutored by some of the finest authors in the UK and beyond. They also sponsor awards, bursaries, and professional residencies to develop works in progress and a programme for young writers.

The River Mill

This former flour mill in South Down, Northern Ireland is now a boutique reading and writing retreat. They offer individual residencies and workshops. 

Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre

Tŷ Newydd is the National Writing Centre of Wales, run by Literature Wales specialising in residential creative writing courses.

Urban Writers Retreat

Providing residential retreats in Devon and one-day courses in London, they offer guidance and space away from everyday life.

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Creative Nonfiction Grant

Intensely researched nonfiction books, written with an artful sensitivity to depth and nuance, have always been important in shaping the way we understand the world; today they are essential..

In recent decades many extraordinary writers have contributed crucial works extending the form. Since this grant was established in 2016, the Foundation is proud to have supported dozens of books that have joined their ranks: Sarah M. Broom's The Yellow House , George Packer's  Our Man , Kristen Radtke's  Seek You , Andrea Elliot's Invisible Child , Meghan O'Rourke's  The Invisible Kingdom , Chloé Cooper Jones's  Easy Beauty , Rachel Aviv's  Strangers to Ourselves , Ilyon Woo's  Master Slave Husband Wife , and Patricia Evangelista's  Some People Need Killing , to name just a few examples. Such projects require a wealth of time and resources. The path to a groundbreaking book is long and intensive, and the research process is unpredictable—even a generous advance from a supportive publisher may run out just as a writer unearths an essential piece of the story they are trying to tell, something transformative that leads to new questions. Recognizing this challenge to the creation of such exemplary works of literature, the Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant’s chief objective is to foster original, ambitious projects brought to the highest possible standard . Knowing that writers of color often face additional structural hurdles to securing institutional resources to support such projects, we particularly encourage applications from them. Explore all previous grant winners here .

The application window for the 2024 Creative Nonfiction Grant is open. Applications are due April 23, 2024, via the online application form .

The 2024 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant of $40,000 will be awarded to as many as ten writers in the process of completing a book-length work of deeply researched and imaginatively composed nonfiction for a general adult readership. It is intended for multiyear book projects requiring large amounts of deep and focused research, thinking, and writing at a crucial point mid-process, after significant work has been accomplished but when an extra infusion of support can make a difference in the ultimate shape and quality of the work.

Whiting welcomes applications for works of history, cultural or political reportage, biography, memoir, science, philosophy, criticism, food or travel writing, graphic nonfiction, and personal essays, among other categories. Again, the work should be intended for a general, not academic, adult reader. Self-help titles, historical fiction, textbooks, books primarily for a scholarly audience, and books for young readers are not eligible. Examples of the wide range of previous grantees can be found here .

Projects must be under contract with a publisher in Canada, the UK, or the US by April 23 to be eligible. Contracts with self-publishing companies are not eligible.

Writers must submit the following materials via an online application   form by 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, April 23 :

• The original proposal that led to the contract with a publisher
• Up to 25,000 words from your draft. Please submit full-length draft chapters, rather than short excerpts from across your book, to the extent the word count allows
• A statement of work yet to be completed
• A plan for use of funds
• A signed and dated contract (please note that to be eligible, books must be under contract with a Canadian, UK, or US publisher – unfortunately, we can make no exceptions to this requirement)
• A current resume
• A list of grants, fellowships, or other funding received for the book
• A letter of support from your publisher or editor

Each project under submission will have two first-round readers who will evaluate for substance and execution (while understanding that they are reading a work in progress). Finalists will be considered by a separate panel of judges who will evaluate for need in addition to substance and execution. Readers and judges will consist of experts in the field from Canada, the UK, and the US, and will serve anonymously to shield them from any external pressures. The grantees will be announced in December.

The Foundation hosted two online information sessions to answer questions and offer guidance on applying for the grant. You can watch a recording of an info session here . If you have any questions about the eligibility of your project or the application process, please contact the Whiting Foundation at [email protected] .

Regardless of eligibility for this grant, Whiting encourages nonfiction writers at all stages of the writing process to consult the Poets & Writers’ Writing Contests, Grants & Awards  database for other opportunities for support.

Nonfiction authors with books under contract with a publisher might also consider applying to the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards .

A few opportunities open to nonfiction writers not under contract with a publisher include:

• The Yale Nonfiction Book Prize
• AWP Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction
• Cullman Center Fellowships at the NYPL
• Gournay Prize from Ohio State University Press
• Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize
• Leon Levy Center for Biography Fellowships
• NEH Public Scholars program
• NEH Fellowships
• Silvers Grants for Works in Progress
• Zone 3 Press Creative Nonfiction Book Award

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The Black Artists Grant (BAG) by Creative Debuts is a no-strings attached financial support to help Black creatives based in the U.K.

This grant has been set up because Black artists are systematically under-supported by the art world; by institutions, curators, the artist-led scene, major and minor funding bodies, the market, art schools, and by audiences.

The Working Class Creatives Grant (WCCG) is offered by Creative Debuts in collaboration with our partners and the grant selectors The White Pube .

The grant is a no-strings attached financial support to help U.K based creatives of all ages and has been set up in response to the cost of living crisis. Each month one recipient will recieve £500 to spend however they like. This is a rolling grant with no deadline.

Creative Debuts runs regular and one-off charitable grants. If you would like to explore running a grant in partnership with Creative Debuts, please email  [email protected]  

Top Writer’s Grants to Apply for In 2024: 15 Writing Grants That Will Help You Achieve Your Dreams

Writing grants and fellowships are an excellent way for authors to receive funding that covers expenses like housing and food while working on their manuscripts , ranging from just a few hundred dollars to $40,000 or more.

Grants can be an excellent way for writers to achieve their goals, complete ambitious projects, and advance their careers. Many grants offer cash prizes that cover the costs of entire projects, while others offer an all-paid residency to allow writers to complete their work without worrying about bills.

Are you looking for a writer’s grant program, residency program, fellowship program, financial assistance, or funds for writers? Below is our guide to the best grant opportunities for writers and what you should know about each grant application process.

Creative Writing Grants

1. john simon guggenheim memorial foundation, 2. speculative literature foundation diverse writers grant, 3. earnest j. gaines award for literary excellence, 4. society of children’s book writers and illustrators (scbwi) emerging voices grant, 5. speculative literature foundation the working class writers grant, 6. awesome foundation grant , 7. pen america writers emergency fund, 8. the louisiana project grants, 9. maine fellowship in literary arts, 10. corsicana artist and writer residency, 11. art omi: writers, 12. from growth to well being think fund, 13. leeway foundation art and change grant, 14. grants for artist projects (gap) awards, 15. artskc inspiration grants, what is the difference between a writer’s grant and writing fellowships , what is the difference between writing fellowships and a residency program, can i get a writing grant for my first book , where can i find information about grants by area , how many grant opportunities can grantees secure for themselves , why are there specific writing grants for people of color , can i get a writing grant if i work in the visual arts, how can i create the best writing sample for my grant application .

Application Fee:  $0

Application Deadline:  September 30, 2023 

Application Process:  Apply online at 

The  John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation  grants writers of short stories and other types of creative nonfiction and fiction works up to $50,000 each. This writing grant is only available for individual artists who write creative fiction. This includes but is not limited to, short stories, children’s literature, and young adult fiction.

Application Deadline:  July 31, 2023 

Application Process:  Apply online at  The Speculative Literature Foundation Diverse Writers Grant .

The Speculative Literature Foundation Diverse Writers Grant  provides people of color and writers in other minority groups with a $500 stipend. This grant is designed to help provide funds for writers who may not otherwise be able to obtain them. Applicants must belong to a minority group and work in the speculative literature genre. Apply on the site with a cover letter and writing sample to qualify for this grant.

Application Deadline:  October 15, 2023

Application Process:  Print the registration form from the site and mail eight copies to the Earnest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. 

People of Color in the literary arts can apply for the  Earnest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence . This grant can help writers in minority groups attain professional development and help with their creative writing endeavors. This grant only accepts works published by an African-American author

Application Fee:  Unknown 

Application Deadline:  July 30, 2023

Application Process:  Create an account and apply online at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Emerging Voices Grant  with an autobiographical statement of 250 words or less, a statement of how your work will impact children in underprivileged communities, and your manuscript

The  Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)  provides grants to emerging writers in children’s literature who belong to minority ethnic groups. Applicants must be writers or writer-illustrators over 18 years of age in the children’s book genre and belong to one or more minority ethnic groups. 

Application Process:  Apply online at Speculative Literature Foundation The Working Class Writers Grant

Starting in 2013, the  Speculative Literature Foundation  has offered the Working Writers Grant to content creators who belong to the working class or who are homeless or in poverty. Financial assistance is awarded in the amount of $1,000 to individuals who meet eligibility guidelines. Applicants must have a background of low income and work in the genre of speculative literature. 

Application Deadline: Open all year

Application Process:  Apply online at  Awesome Foundation Grant  

The  Awesome Foundation Grant  is a $1,000 stipend offered to individual artists and project starters in various industries. Nearly $5.5M has been awarded to almost 6,000 grantees since 2009. Awards are issued monthly. To be eligible to apply, writers must have a brilliant idea for a project, article, artwork, etc. 

Application Deadline:  Every other month on the 1st of the month 

Application Process:  Apply online at  PEN America Writers Emergency Fund .  

The  PEN America Writers Emergency Fund  offers temporary emergency funding for writers facing economic challenges. Although there are over 100 PEN America locations worldwide, its headquarters are in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. Famous PEN America writers include Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Anne Tyler, and more. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to qualify for eligibility. 

Application Deadline:  June 30, 2023

Application Process:  Read the guidelines  available online and apply on the LDOA grant application system.

The Louisiana Project Grants are available to writers and artists across Louisiana. This grant is open to individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations, public and private schools, school boards, colleges, universities, and local government agencies. The grant awards range from $2,500 – $7000. However, the applicants must demonstrate a cash match and commitment to the projects.

Application Process:  Read the guidelines available online and apply through their online portal.

Maine Artist Fellowship  awards writers who showcase artistic excellence within the Maine area. This fellowship is a merit-based award that aims to advance the career of talented writers. The application must include documented evidence of the writer’s work and supporting materials. This fellowship is also open to scriptwriters and those who write for the stage or screen within the performing arts fellowship category. The awards range in value to a maximum of $5,000.

Application Fee:  $30

Application Deadline:  September 1, 2023

Application Process:  Read the guidelines  available online and apply through their online portal.

Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency  is a non-money-based grant where the winning applicants receive an all-paid residency rather than a cash prize. The residence included fully-funded studio housing accommodations, access to workshops, and collaborative classes. Artists and writers are then asked to hold a weekly slideshow based on their work. The residency lasts two months per term, from January 9 – February 28, March 6 – May 2, and October 16 – December 12.

Application Deadline:  Applications open from August 15 – October 15, 2023.

Art Omi: Writers, formerly Ledig House, host authors and translators for a two-week program over the spring and fall. This residency grant is free for successful applicants. The purpose of this residency is to allow writers to hone their craft and create work without the stress of everyday life and paying bills. Applications must include a CV of work history, a work statement, and a writing sample showcasing the writer’s talents.

Application Deadline:  July 31, 2023

This grant seeks experts, researchers, writers, and creatives who give a fresh perspective on the world. The  From Growth to Well Being Think Fund  offers small grants to develop proposals, recommendations, and ideas that aim to move the conversation on inclusive economic transformation forward.

Application Deadline:  August 1, 2023

The Leeway Foundation Art and Change grant awards up to $2,500 to fund art for social change by women, trans, and/or gender nonconforming artists. This grant aims to encourage self-expression and activism for social change that will positively impact communities. Creating social change must be integral to the art created, and the goals must be woven throughout the work. Applicants are encouraged to complete the form disclosing their required grant funds to complete the project. Winners will be awarded the amount that the administrators find to be fair.

Application Deadline:  June 23, 2023

The Grants for Artists’ Progress (GAP)  offer a project-based grant of $1,500 for artists working across Washington State. In 2023, the Artist Trust will support artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residing in King County. This grant aims to award artistic excellence and provide artists with the funds required to achieve their vision. Applicants must have clarity and vision on this project and showcase the potential progress and impact the award would have on their lives.

Application Deadline:  August 30, 2023

ArtsKC Inspiration Grants  are project grants available for individual artists or small groups of artists. The aim of this grant is to support and encourage ambitious projects of risk, growth, and change. The grant is open to writers who work within the disciplines of theatre, poetry, and film. ArtsKC offers grants of up to $2,500 to several applicants. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and live in the five-county Kansas City metropolitan area.

FAQ About Writers Grants 

A writer’s grant is funding sent directly to an author or writer to provide them with financial assistance during or after the writing process. Writing fellowships, on the other hand, tend to provide writers with both funding and space in which to work, such as an office building. 

Writing fellowships are typically done after a residency program has been completed. A residency program initially offers more specialized training in an author’s chosen field, while writing fellowships are usually even more narrowed down. 

Writers publishing their first book may be able to get a writing grant depending on the genre of literary arts they’re in, the grant, and whether or not they belong to a particular minority group. 

Some writing grants are awarded only to recipients in certain geographical locations. For example,  Leeway Foundation  grants are awarded only to female and trans applicants in the greater Philadelphia area. The Five Wings Arts Council awards writing project grants in Minnesota, specifically in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, or Wadena Counties .  Search for the writer’s grant application you want by state by just simply typing in your location and the keyword “writers grants” or “creative writing grants” along with your state or city. For example, this might look like “writers grants Delaware,” “writers grants in Delaware,” “creative writing grants in new york city,” or “literary arts grants Los Angeles.” 

Whether or not grantees can apply for multiple grant opportunities depends largely on the eligibility and application guidelines of each individual grant program. 

Traditionally, people of color, minorities, indigenous people, and other BIPOC community members have had a significant disadvantage in the publishing arena due to a wide variety of factors including ingrained systemic racism and financial hardship. 

White writers generally do not face the same type of discrimination and are usually published more frequently than minority authors. Writing grants that only allow applicants of minority offer a more even playing field for people of color. 

Some writing grants are open to both authors of written and photographic works. Check the eligibility guidelines of the grant you are interested in to determine if it accepts individuals in the visual arts field. 

Sometimes a grant application will require a writing sample from an author’s already published works, or they may accept unpublished writing samples from emerging writers who haven’t been published before. 

First, ensure you follow the grant application instructions and provide a sample that best fits the description of the desired text. Edit and then edit some more until you’ve polished the writing sample to perfection to avoid errors that could cause your application to be declined.

Bryan Collins is the owner of Become a Writer Today. He's an author from Ireland who helps writers build authority and earn a living from their creative work. He's also a former Forbes columnist and his work has appeared in publications like Lifehacker and Fast Company.

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The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in  prose  (fiction and creative nonfiction) and  poetry  to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. 

This program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years. In 2024 we will be accepting applications in poetry.  

Learn  more about past recipients of our literature fellowships  in the Literary Arts Impact section. 

If you have questions about your application, please contact the Literary Arts staff at 202-682-5034 or email  [email protected]

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