Grants For Authors, Writers and Poets
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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] The Watt Essay Contest - For Graduate Students
Students from anywhere in the world are invited to submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the international volunteers who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938. Work will be judged based on originality, research quality, and the effectiveness of the argument or presentation. Submissions must be between 3,500 and 12,500 words and may be in Spanish or English. The applicant must currently be registered as a graduate student, and work must be related to graduate studies. One essay will be awarded up to $1,000.
Deadline: July 5, 2025
2. [NEW] The Spotify x JED Impact Award - For Authors/Writers
This is a new initiative to identify five unpublished, novel-length manuscripts that elevate exceptional depictions of mental health in fiction. It is open to unpublished manuscripts of all genres, but it particularly encourages submissions that normalize mental health experiences, challenge stereotypes, and showcase narratives of help-seeking and help-giving. The Black List requires all submissions to have received at least one evaluation and opt in to the Program during the Submission Period. The selected recipients will receive a grant of $10,000 each and retain the rights to their manuscripts.
Deadline: July 8, 2025