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.
Literary Arts Touring Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…
Literary Competition Overview: Annual competition inviting undergraduates and alumni from Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and Alpha Delta Phi Society to submit original literary compositions. Competition…
Loft Mentor Series Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Loft Amount: US $2,800 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Loft Mentor Series supports twelve early career writers in Minnesota to…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…
Louisiana's World Makers Awards Program Type: Unrestricted arts and culture grants for Louisiana artists and cultural workers Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 per individual award Total Awards: 32…
MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Artist Communities Alliance Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 28, 2025 Summary The MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program,…
MacDowell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MacDowell Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The MacDowell Fellowship supports artists by providing a nurturing environment for creative work.…
Maine Artist Fellowship- Literary Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Maine Artist Fellowship in Literary Arts…
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Margaret Frans Brady…
Marilyn Horowitz / PANO Screenwriting Award Status: Program concluded; PANO organization ceased operations in 2025 Award Amount: $5,000 unrestricted cash prize Geographic Scope: Primarily New…
Mary E. Kucera Memorial Fund for New Compositions Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Focus Area: Male choral and male vocal ensemble music -…
Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Overview: The nation's longest-running and most prestigious creative teen recognition program. BOPA serves as the Maryland regional affiliate for this…
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Grant for Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $48,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The…
McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Loft Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers supports mid-career…
McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $28,900 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting support…
McKnight National Residency And Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: Up to US $27,250 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The McKnight National Residency and…
Minnesota Book Awards Organization: The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Geographic Scope: Minnesota (authors must maintain year-round resident status in Minnesota) Overview: The 38th annual…
Minnesota Film Production Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Film Production Grant supports early career…
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant offers up…
Mississippi Delta Film Academy Organization: Emmett Till Interpretive Center Overview: A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students…