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.
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…
Moving Image Fund: Pre-Production & Early Development Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LEF Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Moving Image Fund, established…
Moving Image Fund: Production / Post Production Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: LEF Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Moving Image Fund, established by…
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $54,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The 'Moving Stories'…
MVJ Scholarship for Bitchin' Writers Course Course Provider: Bitchin' Writers (Abby Lee Hood, instructor) Award Amount: $700 scholarship per recipient (2 scholarships available) Normal Course Cost:…
Narrative Short Film Grant - Saul Zaentz Awards Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berkeley Film Foundation Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Berkeley Film Foundation is proud to…
Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship…
New ERA Writers Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview New ERA Writers Program Goals The New Era…
New Work (NW) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors. Geographic Scope: Bronx-based…
New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…