First Novel Prize
Funding Amount
$15,000 (winner); $1,000 (each finalist)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
First Novel Prize
Program Type: Literary prize for debut novels
Focus Areas: Best debut novel of the year
- Winner: $15,000
- Each Finalist: $1,000
Award Amounts
Program Details
The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize is awarded to the best debut novel of the year.Related Events
Winners and finalists are honored at the First Novel Fête, an annual celebration event.- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (212) 755-6710
Contact
The Center for FictionFocus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
creative-writing
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