SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts The Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts acknowledge, support, and celebrate writers in our nine-state region with…
Grants for Creative Writing
Grants for Creative Writing provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
294 grants
Foundation
Updated daily
Varies by round; $33,000 - $67,200 per round historically
SPOKANE ARTS FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Funder: Spokane Arts Mission: To enrich artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within Spokane by serving as a catalyst for a robust, healthy arts community where…
$3,000
DIETRICH VON HILDEBRAND LEGACY PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Summer Grants Organization: Hildebrand Project Purpose: Enable a period of focused engagement with Hildebrandian and personalist ideas resulting in new writing destined for publication. Award Amount:…
Varies
University of St Thomas · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Summer Writers Institute Funder: University of St. Thomas (TX, US) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Creative writing, Catholic literary tradition, literary arts Program Overview The…
Up to US $100,000
Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sundance Documentary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Sundance Documentary Fund supports innovative nonfiction…
Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Sundance Institute Graton Collab Artist Opportunity serves to cultivate a stage for artists from federally and non-federally recognized California Indian tribes to tell their stories…
US $5,000
Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellowship seeks emerging…
Up to $25,000
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS · December 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund Funder: National Alliance to End Homelessness Status: Active funding opportunity Geographic Scope: United States Background: Established in honor of…
SUSTAINABLE ARTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: We will not be holding an open call this fall for 2024 residency grants._ Sustainable Arts Foundation The Sustainable Arts Foundation supports artists and writers with children. We…
US $1,000
ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2025 Summary The Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award, presented by…
US $2,000
One Story Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: One Story Inc Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship, awarded by One Story,…
US $15,000 - US $50,000
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Andy Warhol Foundation- Arts Writers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Andy…
The Newberry Library · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Arthur and Lila…
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Ashley Bryan Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Ashley Bryan Fellowships, offered by the Maine Writers and…
Up to US $20,000
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Big Questions Request for Proposals - Level I Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Geographic Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The National Geographic…
Up to US $100,000
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Big Questions Request for Proposals - Level II Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Geographic Society Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2025 Summary The National Geographic…
CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowships Program Type: Fellowship for emerging fiction writers Geographic Scope: New York City-based writers only Focus Areas: Early-career…
£2,500 - £5,000
COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth Foundation Amount: £2,500 - £5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an…
THE DRAMATISTS GUILD FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program supporting theater writers. Details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Fellowship for theater writers Contact Information: -…
The Newberry Library · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Historical Fiction Writing Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Historical Fiction Writing Fellowship at The…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants for creative writing are available?
- Grants for Creative Writing come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
- Who is eligible for grants for creative writing?
- Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
- How do I apply for grants for creative writing?
- Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.
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