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.
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…
Lawrence A. Sanders Scholarship Fund for Creative Writing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Academy Of American Poets Inc Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize, established in…
Leon Levy Center for Biography Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) Amount: US $72,000 Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary The Leon Levy…
Leon Levy Center for Biography: Dissertation Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Leon Levy…
Leon Levy Center for Biography: Sloan Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) Amount: US $72,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The…
Let Creativity Happen! Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Let Creativity Happen! Grant, offered by the Houston Arts…
Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award Program Type: Lifetime achievement award for writers Focus Areas: Exceptional bodies of work in fiction writing Award Criteria The Center for Fiction Lifetime…
Literary Arts Fund Innovation Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Literary Arts Fund Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Literary Arts Fund Grants…
Literary Arts Fund Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Literary Arts Fund Amount: US $37,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Literary Arts Fund Grants Overview The…
Literary Arts Grants: For Publishers Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary South Arts, Inc. offers Literary Arts Grants to support…
Literary Arts Grants: For Writers Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary South Arts Inc. is offering Literary Arts Grants to support…