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 Hodder Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lewis Center for the Arts Amount: US $93,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University's Lewis Center for…
The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) supports women and…
The Martell Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Martell Scholarship Fund, established in 2006, provides…
The purpose of this program is to celebrate the working relationship between theaters and writers. Awards will support nonprofit theaters that have fair and equitable practices and that hold…
The purpose of this program is to support established and emerging poets, translators of poetry, and efforts to cultivate an awareness of poetry and the importance of poetry in American culture. A…
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Rona Jaffe Foundation…
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award Geographic Scope: New York State Resident Age Requirement: 25+ Grant Type: Unrestricted Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Playwriting/Screenwriting…
The Spiral Shell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Spiral Shell Fellowship, established in 2022…
The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stark Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview Stark Community…
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:…