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.
The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry supports established and emerging poets, translators of poetry, and efforts to cultivate an awareness of poetry and the importance of poetry in American…
Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award Overview: Created in 2007 to celebrate new work for the theatre. EAG partners annually with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program to present…
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Traditional Arts Apprenticeships grant,…
Translation Prize Overview: An annual prize presented by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute to recognize excellence in translation of Spanish-language literary works into English. Recent Winners: -…
U.S. Writers Aid Initiative Status: Active program Description: A PEN America grant program supporting writers in the United States, mentioned as part of PEN's Literary Grants offerings. Program…
UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' Funder: The Churchill Centre – UK Award Amount: - First prize: £250 to student + books for school library - Runners-up prizes: £50 each +…
Vahé & Lucie Awards Overview: An annual competition for TUMO students and alumni recognizing creative work across five categories. Geographic Scope: Armenia (TUMO locations from Yerevan to…
Van Lier New Voices Fellowship Recurrence: Annual Overview: A fellowship program offered by The Lark that supports emerging playwrights of color. Eligibility: - Target demographic: Playwrights of…
Venturous Playwright Fellowship Recurrence: Annual Overview: A fellowship program offered by The Lark supporting playwrights whose work is risk-taking and/or deemed "difficult" to produce.…
Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise - Organization: Vilcek Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
Vossler Prize Funder: Caxton Club (Illinois, US) Focus: Special recognition/award for graduate students in book arts, associated with School of the Art Institute of Chicago Geographic Scope:…
Westchester County Poet Laureate Funder: ArtsWestchester in partnership with Westchester County Executive Status: Current cycle (2024-2026) closed. Next application period: Late 2026 Geographic…
Will Glickman Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theatre Bay Area Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Will Glickman Award, presented by Theatre Bay Area, honors the best new…
William Emberton Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The William Emberton Scholarship, established in memory…
Wilson Rawls Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Wilson Rawls Scholarship, offered by The Community…
Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Witter Bynner…
WMU Department of History: Cheryl Lyon-Jenness Writing Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $350 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Cheryl Lyon-Jenness…
WNDB: Walter Dean Myers Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Need Diverse Books Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Walter Dean Myers Grant Program, established by We Need…
Woodberry Poetry Room Creative Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard Public Library Trust Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Woodberry Poetry Room Creative…
Write It Out! Deadline: August 31st (as of 2020 inaugural year; next occurrence unknown) Recurrence: Annual (inaugural program in 2020) Overview: A playwriting workshop and program for people living…