Grants For Authors, Writers and Poets
Funding to support the literary arts.
Hey creators!
We are back again with another playlist, specifically for authors/writers and poets.
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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers
This opportunity recognizes 12 emerging writers each year for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website. It aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers. The winning writers each receive a $2,000 cash prize and will be published by Catapult in their annual anthology, Best Debut Short Stories: The PEN America Dau Prize.
Deadline: November 25, 2025
2. [NEW] McKnight Fellowships for Minnesota Writers
This fellowship provides Minnesota writers beyond the emerging stage with an opportunity to work on their craft for a concentrated period. $25,000 will be awarded in the Poetry/Spoken Word and in Children’s Literature/Younger Children categories. In addition to the award money, fellows are offered a variety of professional development opportunities, including participation in a fully-funded artist residency through a partnership with the Artist Communities Alliance.
Deadline: November 30, 2025
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