How much funding does Golden Quill Award provide?

Golden Quill Award provides $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Golden Quill Award?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around June.

Who is eligible for Golden Quill Award?

Eligible applicants: Local authors from El Paso or Teller counties.

How often is Golden Quill Award offered?

Golden Quill Award runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected June 6, 2027.

Golden Quill Award

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District

Foundation Annual Grants for Creative Writing Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Expected ~June

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: June 6, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: June

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Local authors from El Paso or Teller counties

Other requirements

Illustrators, photographers, or publications
Both emerging and nationally-recognized local authors
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: The newer of the two awards presented at the luncheon, established to honor local literary achievement and community engagement in literacy promotion.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Local award for authors from El Paso or Teller counties (Pikes Peak Region), Colorado

Focus Areas:

Literary achievement by outstanding local authors, illustrators, photographers, or publications
Outstanding work in writing, the arts, photography, or publishing
Work that enhances understanding of the Pikes Peak Region
Also recognizes authors who have achieved national status
Recipients often engaged in fostering literacy in the community

Eligibility:

Local authors from El Paso or Teller counties
Illustrators, photographers, or publications
Both emerging and nationally-recognized local authors

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: The newer of the two awards presented at the luncheon, established to honor local literary achievement and community engagement in literacy promotion.