Grants For Authors, Writers and Poets
Funding to support the literary arts.
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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] The Very Asian Foundation Creators Grant
VAF’s mission is to highlight Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration. This award provides a mini-grant to creatives (e.g., actors, artists, authors, bakers, chefs, content creators, podcasters, small business owners, etc.) to help amplify their voices and reach. This grant is an exciting micro-grant opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue their creative passions through an Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), or Pacific Islander (PI) lens. This year, they will be awarding five $1,500 grants.
Deadline: April 21, 2025
2. [NEW] National Geographic's Freshwater Storytelling Grant - For Filmmakers, Photographers & Writers
This opportunity seeks submissions from storytellers interested in creating and disseminating content that raises public awareness and engagement of critical issues around the sustainable use of freshwater resources. A variety of content formats, including, but not limited to, Photography, Film and Video, Mapmaking, Data Visualization, Written Word, Spoken Word, etc. will be considered. Projects that dig deeper into the challenges facing specific communities, such as last mile households, low-income households, women and girls, and children, in achieving equitable access to freshwater and how these issues are worsening as freshwater scarcity increases are encouraged. Applications are encouraged for projects highlighting specific solutions to these challenges and elevating the voices of individuals, organizations, and communities at the forefront. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $100,000.
Deadline: April 22, 2025