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Journey to Publication: Writing Fellowship for Indigenous Women of the Colorado River Basin

PLANET WOMEN

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 22, 2026

15 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Journey to Publication: Writing Fellowship for Indigenous Women of the Colorado River Basin

Overview: Writing fellowship program launching April 22, 2026, supporting Indigenous women to develop and publish creative and non-fiction writing about the Colorado River Basin.

Geographic Scope: Colorado River Basin (multi-state); Indigenous communities

Program Description:
A new program jointly launched by Planet Women and New Nature Writers, this fellowship encourages Indigenous women to communicate observations, experiences, and stories about weather events, climate change, water management, and life in the Colorado River Basin through creative expression.

Focus Areas:

  • Environmental writing and storytelling

  • Colorado River Basin perspectives

  • Climate change and water issues

  • Indigenous knowledge and voices

  • Creative expression (multiple formats)
  • Writing Formats Supported:

  • Blogs

  • Videos

  • Music

  • Dance

  • Visual arts

  • Non-fiction

  • Fiction

  • Photography
  • Eligibility:

  • Indigenous/Native women

  • Residents of or connected to Colorado River Basin communities

  • Writers and creatives of all experience levels
  • Launch Date: April 22, 2026

    Partners:

  • Planet Women

  • New Nature Writers
  • Contact:
    Planet Women
    Website: planetwomen.org
    Email: See website for application link and details

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Launch: April 22, 2026

    2. How to Apply:
    - Visit application link (available April 22, 2026 on Planet Women website)
    - Application details available at planetwomen.org

    3. Required Information:
    - Eligibility verification (Indigenous woman status, Colorado River Basin connection)
    - Writing samples or portfolio
    - Statement of interest/goals
    - Proposed topic or writing project

    Note: Full application details, specific deadline for submissions, and fellowship support (mentorship, stipends, publication support) should be reviewed when application opens April 22, 2026. Visit planetwomen.org for complete details.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    native-americanswomencreative-writingenvironmental-education

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