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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] The 2027 “Stories Out of School” Flash Fiction Contest - For Writers
Teachers have the most fascinating, difficult, and important job on the planet, and their workdays are filled with stories. Yet teachers seldom appear in fiction. This annual contest, for teachers and non-teachers, was created to inspire great stories about teachers and the rich and crazy world of schools. The winning story will be published in Epiphany Magazine’s print edition, and the author will receive $1,000.
Deadline: September 6, 2026
2. [NEW] The Jennifer Weiner Fellowship - For Emerging Women-Identifying Prose Writers in Greater Philadelphia
This Fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering woman-identified emerging prose writers in the United States. Established through the generous support of acclaimed author Jennifer Weiner in partnership with Blue Stoop, this fellowship aims to elevate voices that often go unheard in the literary world. Fellows will receive an unrestricted $5,000 stipend, paid in 2 installments over the course of the fellowship. These funds can be used to cover living expenses, child care, travel, educational or professional opportunities, or anything that supports writing, ideation, or creative exploration. Applicants must currently live in the greater Philadelphia area (Philadelphia County or Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery).
Deadline: September 8, 2026
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