Grants For Authors, Writers and Poets
Funding to support the literary arts.
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Grants For Authors/Writers
1. [NEW] The 2026 Bechtel Prize for Innovation in Creative Writing Instruction
Teachers & Writers Magazine is now accepting submissions of essays that describe a creative writing teaching experience, project, or activity that demonstrates innovative creative writing instruction. They are seeking essays describing a project or activity that engaged students in writing and fostered a vibrant, dynamic culture of literacy in the classroom. They welcome essays on projects that create space for students to reflect on current events and social justice. The essay selected will be published in Teachers & Writers Magazine, and the author will receive a $1,000 award.
Deadline: January 11, 2026
2. [NEW] Native Artist Fellowships
The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) offers three non-residential fellowships each year to support the creative development of both established and emerging Native American artists. Each fellowship includes a $15,000 award to support artists in exploring new avenues of creativity, grappling with new ideas to advance their work, and strengthening existing talents. The fellowships support diverse creative disciplines, including sculpture, performance, basketry, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, and film and video.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
3. [NEW] Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards - For High School Seniors
Penguin Random House has established a scholarship program for high school seniors with outstanding creative writing skills who plan to pursue college. Through this program, six public U.S. high school seniors, nationwide, will be awarded college scholarships of up to $10,000 each.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
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