Frank Waters Award
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
June 6, 2027
424 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Frank Waters Award
Amount: $2,000
Geographic Scope: National award recognizing writers from across the United States
Focus Areas:
Eligibility: Writers with a significant body of work
Award Presentation: Presented annually at The Frank Waters and Golden Quill Literary Awards Luncheon, the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District's signature event
Background: Named after Frank Waters, who wrote more than 20 books including Pikes Peak: A Mining Saga (early history of Colorado Springs) and Midas of the Rockies (about Winfield Scott Stratton), as well as books about Native American issues. This is a nationally recognized award.
Contact: Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
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