Grants For Authors, Writers and Poets
Funding to support the literary arts.
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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] Café Royal Literature Grant - For NYC Writers & Poets
This opportunity will award a writing grant to fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry authors. The applicant must be the originator of the written material. Grants will not be made for research only or for equipment. Applicant must reside in New York City to be eligible. The award amount is up to $10,000.
Deadline: February 3, 2025
2. [NEW] The 2025 Torch Creative Writing Retreat - For Black Women Writers
This annual creative writing retreat welcomes applications from Black women writers with works-in-progress in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction (personal memoirs or lyric essays), and scripts (plays or screenplays). Each fellow will receive a $1,000 stipend to assist with travel, supplies, childcare, or anything else that helps make it possible for fellows to attend regardless of financial ability.
*Note: The application link will open on February 3rd.
Deadline: February 17, 2025