MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Documentary Storytelling Workshop Overview: Multi-day workshop focusing on essential documentary filmmaking and storytelling skills taught by industry-leading professionals. Format: In-person…
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
US $50 - US $250
North Carolina Writers’ Network · Rolling / Open Foundation
Doris Betts Fiction Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Writers’ Network Amount: US $50 - US $250 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Doris Betts Fiction Prize, administered by…
Varies
PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
DREAMing Out Loud Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary DREAMing Out Loud is a tuition-free creative writing workshop series by PEN America for immigrant…
US $100 - US $30,000
Native Forward Scholars Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: US $100 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the…
Up to $1,500
THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND · September 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants Program Type: Project grant program for individual artists Overview: The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) provides financial support to developing or…
UNICO Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UNICO Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship, provided by the…
Varies
THE DRAMATISTS GUILD FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Emergency Grants Overview: Financial assistance programs for writers in crisis situations, helping them get back on track. Purpose: To support writers facing emergency financial hardship Eligibility:…
US $1,000
Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Emerging Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Award offers a $1,000 grant to Kentucky artists…
SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Emerging Traditional Artists Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Emerging Traditional Artists Program (ETAP), presented…
US $1,500
PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Emerging Voices Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Emerging Voices Fellowship offers a five-month virtual mentorship for…
$30,000 per year
BOSTON GREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
EmersonWRITES Scholarship Provider: Emerson College Award Amount: $30,000 per year to attend Emerson College Geographic Scope: Boston Public School students (including BGA) Eligibility: - Students in…
Escape to Create (E2C) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Escape to Create (E2E) Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Escape to Create (E2C) Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary Escape to Create (E2C) Residency is a unique multi-disciplinary creative…
The Loft · Rolling / Open Foundation
Excellence in Teaching Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Loft Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Loft Literary Center and the Madeline Island School for the Arts (MISA) invite…
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation
FACE OUT: Maximizing the Visibility of Emerging Writers Overview: The Face Out Program supports exceptional writers in partnership with their publishers to put a spotlight on important new…
Up to $2,500
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Fast Track Literary Grants Status: Suspended - Currently on hiatus as of April 2025 Geographic Scope: South Carolina Program Overview: Fast Track Literary Grants support new or existing public…
Varies
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
FAWC Fellowship Organization: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA Program Type: Seven-month residency program Geographic Scope: Open to artists and writers nationally and internationally Award…
Varies
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN · Rolling / Open Foundation
FAWC Online Scholarships Organization: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA Program Type: Scholar Awards for online education programs Program Focus: FAWC Online digital workshops, Creative…
$400 - $900
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
FAWC Summer Workshops Organization: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA Program Type: Open enrollment week-long intensive workshops Geographic Scope: Open to artists and writers nationally and…
Approximately US $9,750
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN · Rolling / Open Foundation
FAWCP Writing Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Amount: Approximately US $9,750 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Fine Arts Work Center in…
US $50,000
RASMUSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Fellowship Award, offered by the Rasmuson Foundation, supports mid-career…
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.
Ready to apply for these grants?
- Assess your eligibility for this grant
- Draft a tailored application narrative
- Track the deadline and get reminders
- Find similar grants from other funders