New ERA Writers Program Grant

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 Writers Program aims to inspire those who seek to improve their current abilities or find a community with like-minded individuals and writers. We want to provide support and resources to writers and writing programs to help amplify their voices and improve their capabilities. Our Foundation believes that one of the most important life skills is the ability to be an effective writer and communicator. We support programs that will provide anyone with the knowledge and skills to express themselves through the art of writing and encourage higher levels of training designed to assist in delivering clear and persuasive arguments for change and equality. This program was designed to support writers as they pursue a career and love of writing. Program Outline The New Era program was created to encourage writing professionals, teachers, counselors, professors, and schools to start or continue programs supporting professional and creative writing career paths. The program can support: Any writing genre: Journalism, Fiction, Poetry, Prose, Blogging, Novel, Autobiography, Book Reviews, Comic Strips, Diaries, Essays, Fables, etc.Programs can be Workshops, Writing Clubs, Curriculum Based Programs, After-school programs, Summer Programs, Retreats, etc. Program space that provides a safe and inspiring environment. Community Partnerships or On-Staff Writing Professionals or Teachers with Writing Degrees or who Minored in Writing or any Humanities, Liberal Arts or another degree that teaches or encourages writing.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizationsPrograms can take place in Florida, New York, Connecticut, or Washington, D.C.

Ineligibility

Our Foundation does not grant to individuals, political organizations, lobbying groups, fraternal, foreign, civic organizations, or other private trusts/foundations.