{"id":4376,"date":"2017-08-18T15:29:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T22:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=4376"},"modified":"2017-08-23T10:18:11","modified_gmt":"2017-08-23T17:18:11","slug":"28-writing-grants-fellowships-cash-awards-up-to-80000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/28-writing-grants-fellowships-cash-awards-up-to-80000\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Writing Grants & Fellowships (Cash Awards Up to $80,000+)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Grants, Residencies and Fellowships <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a list of varied fellowships, grants and residencies offered for writers and journalists \u2013 in France, Italy and Germany, in rural, tranquil settings in the US and prestigious universities, including Harvard and Princeton. There are opportunities for early, mid-career and established writers, poets and journalists, and for writers needing emergency funds. Most awards come with cash prizes, ranging from a few hundred dollars to $162,000.<\/p>\n

Bitch Media Fellowships<\/strong><\/p>\n

This feminist zine offers four fellowships: in pop-culture criticism, sexual politics, technology and global feminism. These are three-month writing fellowships to develop and support emerging, diverse voices; fellows will write six online articles and one long-form article. Value: $2,000 for each of the four fellowships
\nDeadline: 31 August 2017
\nOpen for: All writers
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fear No Lit: The Submerging Writer Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for writers who have the chops, but lack the luck.
\nValue: $1,000 ($500 for attending AWP, and $500 to spend as they like), and a chapbook
\nDeadline: 31 August 2017
\nOpen for: Writers not in a PhD\/MFA program, who have not had a book published and have won no major awards
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Innovation in Development Reporting Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

This project is operated by the European Journalism Centre and supported by the Bill and Melina Gates Foundation. The grant seeks to fund original reporting on issues related to food production and food security, health and nutrition, and food trade and markets. The guidelines detail which countries to report from, and which countries\u2019 media the funded reports should appear in. The judging focus for pitches will be on editorial focus and quality, impact and reach, and innovation. Writers can submit more than one pitch, and develop multiple stories for various media outlets. Both organizations and individuals may apply.
\nValue: 10-20 grants of \u20ac10,000-20,000 each
\nDeadline: 6 September 2017
\nOpen for: Journalists worldwide; see guidelines for which organizations are ineligible
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council: Creative Engagement Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

These grants, for artists in Manhattan including writers, must have a public component, and the public activity must be in Manhattan. Artists can apply individually to access City funding or team up with organizations to access State funding.
\nValue: $750-8,000
\nDeadline: 12 September 2017
\nOpen for: Manhattan writers
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Radcliffe Fellowships <\/strong><\/p>\n

These prestigious fellowships at the Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University are for those engaged in the creative arts and humanities. It is for writers, poets, screenwriters and journalists of exceptional promise.
\nValue: $77,500 with additional funds for project expenses, residency and some relocation costs where necessary
\nDeadline: \u00a014 September 2017
\nOpen for: All writers; see guidelines for publishing history requirements
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clean Energy Wire: Grant for Energy and Climate Journalism Beyond Borders<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for collaborative work between at least two mediapersons in different organizations and different countries. Pitches should focus on the transition to clean energy, climate policy and the shift to low-carbon economy.
\nValue: Grants of \u20ac4,000-6,000; awards ceremony attendance in Germany for three teams, and awards of \u20ac6,000, \u20ac5,000 and \u20ac4,000
\nDeadline: 15 September 2017
\nOpen for: Journalists worldwide
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PEN\/Phyllis Naylor Working Writers Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award is for a work-in-progress by a children\u2019s\/young author writer, who is in financial need and has had at least one children\u2019s\/YA book published in the US \u2013 the novel must have been warmly received by critics, but not generated a sufficient income to support the author. The judges will be looking for candidates whose work has not yet got broad readership. No graphic novels or picture books.
\nValue: $5,000
\nDeadline: 15 September 2017
\nOpen for: Children\u2019s\/YA fiction writers in financial need, who have had at least one book published by a US publisher
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stiftung <\/strong>K\u00fcnstlerdorf Sch\u00f6ppingen<\/strong> Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are residential and working scholarships for artists, including writers. There is no age limit. About 10 scholarships are awarded in literature each year.
\nValue: \u20ac1,025\/month (less apartment, telephone and electricity costs), and 2-6 month residency at Sch\u00f6ppingen, Germany
\nDeadline: 15 September 2017
\nOpen for: All writers
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Princeton University: Hodder Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This fellowship is for artists, including writers and poets, who show exceptional promise. Fellows spend an academic year at Princeton, and no teaching duties are attached; the fellowship provides them with studious leisure to undertake significant new work. Applicants usually have a first book published.
\nValue: $81,000, residency
\nDeadline: 19 September 2017
\nOpen for: All writers; usually writers have had a first book published
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Princeton Arts Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This prestigious fellowship is for early-career artists, including poets, novelists and playwrights. Fellows must teach one course each semester, but can take up an artistic assignment in lieu of a class.
\nValue: $81,000 per year ($162,000 for the two-year residency)
\nDeadline: 19 September 2017
\nOpen for: All writers, except PhD holders from Princeton
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cullman Centre Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for writers whose project draws on the collection housed in The New York Public Library\u2019s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Value: $70,000 and residency
\nDeadline: 29 September 2017
\nOpen for: All writers except those associated with the New York Public Library (see guidelines for details)
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships<\/strong><\/p>\n

These fellowships at Harvard offer research opportunities to those interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism in a new way. Applicants need not be journalists but the proposed project topic has to relate to the above.
\nValue: $1,225 per week for writers not supported by employers, and residency of a few weeks to three months
\nDeadline: 29 September 2017
\nOpen for: All journalists, and others interested in the topic
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The American Academy in Berlin Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approximately 20 Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. It is open for writers and journalists; poets are invitation-only. Candidates should explain the relevance of a stay in Berlin to the development of their work.
\nValue: $5,000 monthly stipend, airfare, and residency in Berlin
\nDeadline: 29 September 2017
\nOpen for: Published US residents; US citizenship is not required
\nDetails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Blundell Trust Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This is for young published British writers who need funding for travel, research or other expenses. The work must contribute to the greater understanding of existing social and economic organisation.
    \nValue: \u00a32,000-4,000
    \nDeadline: 30 September 2017
    \nOpen for: British writers under 40 who have had one book published
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Authors\u2019 Foundation Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n

    These are grants for authors in need whose works of fiction, non-fiction or poetry have been commissioned by a British publisher, or those who have had at least one book published by a British publisher and there is a strong likelihood that the next work will be published in Britain. All applicants will also be automatically considered for specific grants covering: biography about women, the environment and natural history, philanthropy, poetry, racial understanding, Scandinavia, science fiction, fantasy and magic realism (including children\u2019s writers), spy thrillers and crime.
    \nValue: \u00a33,000-3,500, occasionally \u00a35,000-6,000
    \nDeadline: 30 September 2017
    \nOpen for: Those who have work commissioned by, or publication history with, a British publisher
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Bellagio Arts & Literary Arts Residency <\/strong><\/p>\n

    This residency, by The Rockefeller Foundation, affords time to create work on the tranquil shores of Lake Como, Italy. All fiction and non-fiction writers, playwrights and poets, who share the foundation\u2019s vision of promoting the well-being of humankind and whose work relates to or is inspired by global or social issues, can apply. See their guidelines for detailed work sample and recommendation letter requirements.
    \nValue: Residency at The Bellagio Center, Italy of up to one month
    \nDeadline: Applications accepted from 1 October 2017
    \nOpen for: All writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Wellstone Centre in the Redwoods Writing Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is a two-week fellowship in California for emerging writers on a property that is on the verge of a forest. Preference will be give to writers with at least one book published with a major publisher.
    \nValue: Two weeks\u2019 residency
    \nDeadline: 1 October 2017
    \nOpen for: All writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    American Antiquarian Society: Fellowships for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Society is calling for applications for visiting fellowships for historical research by creative and performing artists, including writers and children\u2019s writers, poets and journalists who wish to produce works dealing with pre-twentieth-century American history. The award includes a stipend and a four-week residency at the Society at Worcester, Massachusetts.
    \nValue: $1,850 (from which room fee of $500-700 will be deducted if staying on campus), and residency
    \nDeadline: 5 October 2017
    \nOpen for: All writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

    This is for any poet of American birth who is willing to spend one year outside the continent of North America.
    \nValue: Approximately $58,000
    \nDeadline: 15 October 2017
    \nOpen for: Any poet of American birth or of birth outside the US to a US citizen parent
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Camargo Core Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Residencies are awarded to 18 fellows annually (artists and scholars\/thinkers), including writers and translators. Applicants should have a publication and\/or grant track record. Residencies are for 6-11 weeks, in spring and fall.
    \nValue: $250 a week and residency at Cassis, France; basic coach class airfare, if booked far in advance
    \nDeadline: 17 October 2017
    \nOpen for: All writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Cultural Diaspora: African-American and African Playwrights Creative Residency at the Camargo Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is for mid-career African and African-American Playwrights (playwrights being broadly defined). Participants must have had at least three texts\/plays fully produced for public audiences. Four-week residencies are awarded to eight fellows.
    \nValue: $2,000, plane fare, local transport and Residency at Cassis, France
    \nDeadline: 19 October 2017
    \nOpen for: Mid-career African and African-American playwrights
    \nDetails     here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Writers Omi Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This residency allows writers the time to write in a rural setting. It has an impressive alumni list, including Booker, PEN\/Faulkner Award and Commonwealth Prize winners.
    \nValue: Residency of one week to two months at Ledig House, overlooking the Catskill Mountains
    \nDeadline: 20 October 2017
    \nOpen for: Published writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Morland Writing Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This fellowship buys African writers the time to write a book. The proposal should for a new project, not a work-in-progress, and for adult fiction or non-fiction. Children\u2019s books, short story collections, film scripts, plays or poetry do not qualify. Scholars must send 10,000 words at the end of each month to the board. They are also asked to donate 20% of earnings from sales of what they have written in the scholarship period to the Miles Morland Foundation; this is a moral obligation, not a legally binding one.
    \nValue: \u00a318,000 for fiction projects, paid over 12 months; potentially \u00a327,000 for non-fiction, paid over 18 months; potential mentoring by an established author or publisher
    \nDeadline: 31 October 2017
    \nOpen for: African writers or writers of African origin who have been published previously
    \nDetails     here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Applicants should have a significant book-length work currently in progress. The project should address the history and\/or legacy of the American Revolution and America\u2019s founding ideas. Fellows have teaching duties, and must conduct a public lecture or workshop related to their work.
    \nValue: $45,000 and residency
    \nDeadline: 1 November 2017
    \nOpen for: Published writers
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

    This grant covers artists, including freelance professional writers, and offers them financial support though a difficult period of injury, illness or mishap.
    \nValue: Unspecified
    \nDeadline: 4 November 2017
    \nOpen for: Legal US residents
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The Society of Authors\u2019 grants for writers in need<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Society makes occasional grants to writers in financial need. The Frances Head Bequest is for professional writers under 35 born in mainland UK or Northern Ireland. The John Marsfield Memorial Trust provides grant to British poets or their dependents who are faced with financial problems. The Margaret Rhondda Awards are for women journalists in needy circumstances. The assessment process for all takes two to three weeks.
    \nValue: Unspecified
    \nDeadline: Rolling
    \nOpen for: UK writers under 35, British poets or their dependents, women journalists
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Woodcock Fund for Canadian writers<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is a quick-access and last-resource emergency resource for Canadian writers who face unforeseen financial crisis. Screenwriting, journalism, formulistic romance writing or journalism are not eligible.
    \nValue: CAD2,000-10,000
    \nDeadline: Rolling
    \nOpen for: Canadian citizens or residents engaged in a book-length work
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Writers Emergency Assistance Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is for established freelance non-fiction writers who have an emergency. Writers must have a record of past professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained period.
    \nValue: Unspecified
    \nDeadline: Rolling
    \nOpen for: Established freelance non-fiction writers facing illness, disability, natural disaster or extraordinary professional crisis
    \nDetails     here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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