WNDB: Emergency Grants
We Need Diverse Books
Funding Amount
US $250 - US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- Applicants must reside in the United States.
Other requirements
- To be eligible for assistance, applicants must be part of one of these groups:Writers and/or illustrators, must be published.
- We define 'published' as having at least one published or forthcoming book from a traditional publisher, or having at least one short story published in a magazine, journal, or literary website.
- Publishing professionals must be employed or recently employed by a traditional publisher or literary agency.
- K-12 educators, must be employed or recently employed by a K-12 school.
Overview
WNDB provides emergency grants to diverse authors and illustrators, publishing workers, and educators who are experiencing dire financial need, whether due to loss of employment, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and more.
We aim to bolster the communities we serve by giving grants between $250 and $1,000 each. Since 2020, WNDB has provided more than 160 of these grants.
Eligibility
To be eligible for assistance, applicants must be part of one of these groups:Writers and/or illustrators, must be published. K-12 educators, must be employed or recently employed by a K-12 school.Applicants must demonstrate a financial need due to any loss of income.Applicants must reside in the United States.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Hardship
- Nonprofits
- Small grants
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