{"id":3471,"date":"2016-08-19T14:33:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T21:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=3471"},"modified":"2016-08-23T19:40:32","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T02:40:32","slug":"18-writing-grants-and-fellowships-with-cash-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/18-writing-grants-and-fellowships-with-cash-prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Writing Grants and Fellowships with Cash Prizes Up to $80,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by S. Kalekar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The following is a list of writing grants and fellowships that offer cash awards to writers. The awards range from a few hundred dollars to $80,000. This list includes a wide variety of grants and fellowships \u2013 regional grants for artists working in communities, funds for poets to travel outside the US,\u00a0 funds helping writers in times of crisis, fellowships for translation, prestigious fellowships in the foremost universities in the US for established writers, and more. None of have an application fee.<\/p>\n

Many of the opportunities here are limited by geographic region, however, many are not. Read the list to find one that may be right for you.<\/p>\n

GRANTS <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Arizona Commission on the Arts\u2019 Artist Research and Development Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artist Research and Development Grants (ARDG) are designed to support individual artists from all disciplines, including literary arts. The grant aims to aid in the development of artistic work, support the advancement of artistic research and recognize the contributions individual artists make to Arizona\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n

Non-fiction writers who apply are also eligible for the $1,000 Bill Desmond Writing Award. This can be offered independent of, or in addition to, the ARDG award.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$3,000-$5,000
\nDeadline:<\/strong> 25 August, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Arizona residents
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/azarts.gov\/grant\/artist-research-and-development\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kentucky Foundation for Women\u2019s Artist Enrichment Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for feminist arts organizations and artists, including literary, whose work reflects feminism and social change. Funding is provided for several activities; artistic development, for residencies, or building a body of work.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$1,000-$7,500
\nDeadline:<\/strong> September 2, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Kentucky-based artists and organizations
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.kfw.org\/grants\/artist-enrichment\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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PEN America\u2019s Writers\u2019 Emergency Fund and Fund for Writers and Editors with HIV\/AIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PEN Emergency Fund is for acute emergencies, like short-term medical or housing situations that writers are unable to resolve independently. Writers do not have to be PEN American Centre members to apply.<\/p>\n

The Emergency Fund also administers the Fund for Writers and Editors with HIV\/AIDS; grants up to $2,000 are made given to professional writers and editors who face serious financial difficulties due to HIV or AIDS-related illness.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>up to $2,000
\nDeadline: <\/strong>September 15, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Permanent US residents and\/or citizens
\nDetails here:<\/strong> https:\/\/pen.org\/writers-emergency-fund<\/a><\/p>\n

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Delaware Division of the Arts\u2019 Artist Opportunity Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are in two categories: professional and artistic development \u2013\u00a0\u00a0 for things like studying with a significant master for a limited time, residencies, or exchange programs; and presentation opportunities \u2013 including funding for performance, publication, or renting equipment.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> up to $750
\nDeadline: <\/strong>Quarterly deadlines; the next one is October 1, 2016, for activities occurring between November 15 and February 15
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Delaware residents for at least one year at the time of application
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.artsdel.org\/grants\/<\/a>
\nAnd here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.artsdel.org\/grants\/IndivArtistOpportunity.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Canada Council for the Arts\u2019 Grants for Professional Writers <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for emerging, mid-career and established Canadian writers. The program covers \u201csubsistence, project and travel expenses.\u201d It allows authors time to \u201cwrite new literary works, including novels, short stories, poetry, children\u2019s and young adults\u2019 literature, graphic novels, exploratory writing and literary non-fiction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> $3,000-$12,000 for emerging, and $3,000-$25,000 for both mid-career and established writers
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Canadian citizens or those with permanent residence status
\nDeadline: <\/strong>October 1, 2016
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/canadacouncil.ca\/writing-and-publishing\/find-a-grant\/grants\/grants-for-professional-writers-creative-writing#eligibility<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wheaton Cultural Project Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is open for arts organizations, scholars and artists, and includes spoken word performances, writing of literary works, and \u201cpublications, readings and compilations of original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, screenplays and play scripts.\u201d Proposals by African, Latino(a), Asian, Arab, and Native American (ALAANA) artists, arts organizations and communities are encouraged. Evaluation is based on project quality, project impact, community benefit, and administrative capacity. First-time applicants must attend a free application webinar or workshop.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$1,000-$10,000
\nDeadline: <\/strong>October 4, 2016
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Montgomery County based artists, who must apply with an organizational partner. Activities\/cultural projects proposed to take place between January 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018 in Wheaton, MD.<\/p>\n

Details here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.creativemoco.com\/grants\/guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Haven Foundation\u2019s Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded by Stephen King, the \u201cHaven Foundation gives financial assistance to provide temporary support needed to safeguard and sustain the careers of established freelance artists, writers and other members of the arts and art production communities who have suffered disabilities or experienced a career-threatening illness, accident, natural disaster or personal catastrophe.\u201d Grants are made for one year and may be renewed for four more years.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Unspecified
\nDeadline:<\/strong> 5 November, 2016; no electronic submissions
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Legal US residents
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.thehavenfdn.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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American Society of Journalists and Authors\u2019 Writers Emergency Assistance Fund <\/strong><\/p>\n

The fund \u201chelps established freelance writers who, because of advanced age, illness, disability, a natural disaster, or an extraordinary professional crisis are unable to work.\u201d A writer need not be a member of ASJA to qualify for a grant, but must establish a record of past professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained period of years.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Unspecified
\nDeadline:<\/strong> Rolling; their website says to allow 10 days for a decision
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Writers \u201cdo not have to live in the United States but must submit books or articles written in English.\u201d
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/asja.org\/For-Writers\/WEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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FELLOWSHIPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Radcliffe Institute Fellowships, Harvard University<\/strong><\/p>\n

These fellowships are also for those in the creative arts \u2013 writers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry can apply, as can playwrights\/screenwriters and journalists, and are artists who have shown \u201cboth exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishments.\u201d Fellows are given access to libraries at Harvard and office space at the Radcliffe Institute.<\/p>\n

For fiction and nonfiction, applicants must have had either: one or more published books, contract for the publication of a book-length work, or at least three shorter works published, preferably in the print medium. Poets must have had at least 20 poems published in the last five years or a published book of poetry, and must be in the process of completing a manuscript.\u00a0Journalists must have worked in the genre for five years, and playwrights\/screenwriters must have produced a significant body of independent work.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> up to $75,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses, and some relocation funds where relevant
\nDeadline:<\/strong> September 15, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Applicants worldwide
\nDetails here: <\/strong>https:\/\/radcliffe.onlineapplicationportal.com\/misc\/guidelines\/arts.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Hodder Fellowship, Princeton University<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one-year, non-teaching fellowship is open for emerging artists in all disciplines, including writers, \u201cof exceptional promise\u201d who are selected \u201cfor promise rather than performance\u201d to undertake new work at Princeton. No teaching duties are attached. Most successful applicants have had a first book published. The fellowship is designed to give applicants space to pursue significant new work.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$80,000
\nDeadline:<\/strong> September 19, 2016
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Applicants worldwide
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/arts.princeton.edu\/fellowships\/hodder-fellowship\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Princeton Arts Fellowship, Princeton University<\/strong><\/p>\n

This two-year fellowship is open for entries for early-career artists, including poets, novelists and playwrights, whose \u201cachievements show extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching.\u201d Fellows also have teaching duties, but could be asked to take on an artistic project with students in lieu of a class.<\/p>\n

Applicants can apply for this fellowship twice in a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> $80,000\/year
\nDeadline: <\/strong>September 19, 2016
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Applicants worldwide
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/arts.princeton.edu\/fellowships\/princeton-arts-fellowship\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\u2019s US and Canadian Competition <\/strong><\/p>\n

These midcareer fellowships are made out to professionals, including those in the literary arts, for 6-12 months, to provide them with blocks of time to pursue their creative endeavours. No special conditions are attached to these fellowships; the fellows may use funds as they see fit, for their work.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Amounts vary
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Citizens and permanent residents of the US or Canada
\nDeadline:<\/strong> Application deadline September 19, 2016; work samples to be sent by November 15
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.gf.org\/applicants\/us-canada\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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American Academy in Berlin\u2019s Fellowships<\/strong>
\nThese are fellowships for emerging and established scholars, writers and professionals for independent study in Berlin. Fellows are typically awarded for a semester or, in some cases, for the entire academic year. Writers need to have published at least one book. Candidates need not be working on German topics.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$5,000\/month stipend, round-trip airfare, Academy accommodation, partial board
\nDeadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Candidates based permanently in the US; US citizenship isn\u2019t required
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.americanacademy.de\/home\/fellows\/applications<\/a><\/p>\n

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New York Public Library: Cullman Center Fellowships<\/strong><\/p>\n

These fellowships \u2013 for \u201coutstanding scholars and writers\u201d \u2013 are now open. They are awarded to those whose work will benefit from access to the research collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (formerly the Humanities and Social Sciences Library). Fellows are required to work at the Cullman Center, on the project for which they applied, for the duration of the fellowship term.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> $70,000
\nDeadline: <\/strong>September 30, 2016
\nOpen for: <\/strong>Applicants worldwide
\nDetails here:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.nypl.org\/help\/about-nypl\/fellowships-institutes\/center-for-scholars-and-writers<\/a><\/p>\n

The New York Public Library also offers fellowships for short-term research<\/strong>, valued at $1,000\/week for two to four weeks; details for the 2017\/18 fellowships will be available on their website in October.<\/p>\n

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Virginia Commission for the Arts\u2019 Artist Fellowship: Poetry
\n<\/strong>
\nThese are fellowships to \u201csupport activities that will advance the art form or the careers of these artists.\u201d Disciplines are supported on a rotating basis and for 2016-17, it is poetry.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$3,000
\nDeadline:<\/strong> October 1, 2016
\nOpen for: <\/strong>legal residents of Virginia<\/p>\n

Details here: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.arts.virginia.gov\/grants_fellowship.html#review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for any \u201cpoet of American birth who is able and willing to spend one year outside the continent of North America. There is no age requirement, and there is no requirement that applicants be enrolled in a university or other education program. While many recent winners have been published poets, there is no requirement that applicants have previously published their work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Unspecified, but their website puts the 2016-17 scholarship at approximately $54,000
\nDeadline:<\/strong> October 15, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Any poet of American birth
\nDetails here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.amylowell.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Washington College\u2019s Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for published writers and established scholars \u201csupports outstanding writing on American history and culture by both scholars and nonacademic authors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cApplicants should have a significant book-length project currently in progress. The project should address the history and\/or legacy \u2013 broadly defined \u2013 of the American Revolution and the nation\u2019s founding ideas. It might focus on the founding era itself, or on the myriad ways the questions that preoccupied the nation\u2019s founders have shaped America\u2019s later history. Work that contributes to ongoing national conversations about America\u2019s past and present, with the potential to reach a wide public, is particularly sought.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

The fellowship offers health benefits, faculty privileges, a book allowance and residency in Chesterton, Md.<\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> $45,000
\nDeadline:<\/strong> November 1, 2016
\nDetails here:<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/www.washcoll.edu\/centers\/starr\/fellowships\/patrick-henry-writing-fellowship\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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National Endowment for the Arts\u2019 Translation Project Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThrough fellowships to published translators, the Arts Endowment supports projects for the translation of specific works of\u00a0prose<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>poetry<\/strong>, <\/strong>or\u00a0<\/strong>drama<\/strong>\u00a0from other languages into English. We encourage translations of writers and of work that are not well represented in English translation. All proposed projects must be for creative translations of literary material into English.\u201d The review criteria is artistic excellence and artistic merit, both of the translation sample provided and of the proposed project.<\/p>\n

Value: <\/strong>$12,500 or $25,000; award amounts are determined by the NEA<\/p>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> December 6, 2016
\nOpen for:<\/strong> Published translators who are citizens or permanent residents of the US
\nDetails here:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/grants-individuals\/translation-projects<\/a><\/p>\n

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