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.
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…
Write to Thrive Fund Funder: 826 National Inc Focus: Youth mental health and wellness through writing as a preventative mental health tool Overview: The Write to Thrive Fund is a first-of-its-kind…
Writer in Residence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Writer in Residence Grant, offered by the Idaho Commission…
Writers Alliance Grants Overview: The Writers Alliance Grants provide $5,000 to a writer and $5,000 towards a nonprofit theater's production of that writer's new work. These grants celebrate working…
WV Humanities Publication Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The West Virginia Humanities Council provides…
Yaddo's Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yaddo Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Yaddo's Residency provides a tranquil retreat for artists in Saratoga Springs, New York, fostering…