Alaska Literary Awards Grant

Alaska Literary Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Alaska Literary Awards, established in 2014 by the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, support literary artists in poetry, fiction, and more. With annual awards of $5,000, the program aims to recognize quality work from Alaska residents. Applicants must be over 18 and not enrolled in full-time studies. The awards allow recipients the freedom to use the funds as they wish, fostering creativity and growth in Alaska's literary community.

Overview

About the Alaska Literary Awards The Alaska Literary Awards were established in 2014 by the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, through a generous gift from Peggy Shumaker and Joe Usibelli. The Alaska State Council on the Arts administers the program. The Alaska Literary Awards recognize and support writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. Quality of the work submitted is the primary consideration in determining who receives the awards. There are no restrictions on the writer’s use of the award and no formal report is required. A select number of $5,000 awards will be awarded annually. Fellowship Requirements Recipients must: Expend the fellowship funds by December 31, 2026.Maintain Alaska residency throughout the fellowship year. Provide a report to the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation by December 31, 2025, with a brief description of how the award supported your work.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Participation is limited to literary artists living in Alaska and pursuing their art form on an ongoing basis.  Applicants must: Be a legal resident of Alaska Any Alaska writer over the age of 18 is eligible to apply.    Not be a full-time student or enrolled in any art-related degree or certification program Apply as an individual artist, not a collaborative group or team