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.
Idaho Commission on the Arts: The Folk and Traditional Arts Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The Idaho…
IDEA Opera Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: These grants support composers and librettists in the development of new operas and help advance their careers in the opera industry. Geographic…
IFPDA Foundation Book Award Overview: Annual award honoring excellence in research, scholarship, and the discussion of new ideas in the field of fine prints. Award Amount: $3,000 to one outstanding…
IMI Awards Overview: The IMI Awards are the first annual prestige prizes awarded specifically to independent creators, established in 2023. They shine a spotlight on exceptional independent creators…
Individual Artist Fellowship: Literary Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Individual Artist Fellowship, offered by…
Individual Grants 2026 Overview: The Putnam Arts Council offers grants for individual artists in 2026. Geographic Scope: Putnam County, New York region Organization Information: The Putnam Arts…
Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japanese American National Museum Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 12, 2025 Summary The Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship…
Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The PEN/Jean Stein Grants for Literary Oral History support…
Jenni Crain Foundation Individual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jenni Crain Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Jenni Crain Foundation Individual Grant supports transformative…
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships provide vital support…
Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation - Grant for Writing on Sculpture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The…
Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds…
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student…
Kala’s Fellowship Residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kala Art Institute Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Kala Fellowship Program offers innovative artists a…
Kathryn Lodge Mhatre Creative Writing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Kathryn Lodge Mhatre…
Kay Sexton Award Organization: The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Geographic Scope: Minnesota Overview: A special recognition award presented as part of the Minnesota Book Awards program.…
Kevin Koch Writing Prize Overview: Award recognizing the legacy of Dr. Kevin Koch ('81), Professor of English, by honoring excellence in student writing. Focus Areas: - Creative writing - Poetry -…
Overview Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by…
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Publication Assistance Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program for…
L.I.T.T.Y. Book & Writers Club Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Literature Inspires Teaches & Transforms You Overview A transformative writing program designed to help…