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Book Grant Program

The Public Interest Fellowship Foundation

Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be US-based)

Other requirements

Authors in any stage of the writing process
Those with an exciting idea
Those with a manuscript who require help building a proposal
Those with a publisher who need assistance with the book launch

Overview

TPIF's Book Grant Program supports the work of new authors whose work advances the educational goals of The Public Interest Fellowship. Grants are awarded to support young and mid-career professionals looking to make the leap to their first book and contribute to conversations about the moral and political challenges of today.

Eligible Applicants:

Authors in any stage of the writing process
Those with an exciting idea
Those with a manuscript who require help building a proposal
Those with a publisher who need assistance with the book launch

Eligible Uses of Funds:

Travel stipends
Research expenses
Pairing with a research assistant for top proposals

Award Amount: No set minimum or maximum; grants awarded according to demonstrated need

Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be US-based)

Application Status: Currently closed

What The Public Interest Fellowship Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 7
Total given: $224K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $6,250–$73K

By dollars: District of Columbia 59%, Texas 22%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Austin, TX; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.