Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) or poetry are available to exceptionally talented, published creative writers. Fellowships enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. This program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose available in FY 2008 and fellowships in poetry available in FY 2009. Individuals may apply only once each year. Competition for fellowships is extremely rigorous. Potential applicants should consider carefully whether their work will be competitive at the national level. For FY 2009/Poetry Complete application packages must be postmarked (or show other proof of mailing) no later than March 3, 2008. Do not expect notification of awards and rejections before late December 2008. The Arts Endowment’s support of a fellowship may begin any time between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2010, and extend for up to two years. An individual may submit only one application per year.
This grant program does not and will not fund:
- Individuals who previously have received two or more fellowships
- Individuals who have received any Creative Writing or Translation Fellowship within the ten years prior to the application deadline.
- News reporting
- Scholarly writing.
(Writers who are engaged in scholarly work should contact the agency that has a related grant program.) - Vanity publication or self-publication
- Work toward academic degrees
This grant program is open for individuals to apply.
The grant award is $25,000.00
Individuals are encouraged to submit their applications electronically through the federal government’s online application system
For The Poetry Grant Program
Applications will be accepted between January 2, 2008, and March 3, 2008. Do not send applications before January 2, 2008. Complete application packages must be postmarked (or show other proof of mailing) no later than March 3, 2008. Do not expect notification of awards and rejections before late December 2008. The support of a fellowship may begin any time between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2010, and extend for up to two years.
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