No application fee, National Endowment for the Arts (deadline: 3 March 2011), grant: $25,000 (USA)

Deadline: 3 March 2011

The NEA Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.

The NEA Literature Fellowships program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years. For FY 2012, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in prose are available. Fellowships in poetry will be offered in FY 2013 and guidelines will be available in January 2012. Individuals may apply only once each year.

If you have questions about your application, please contact the Literature staff at 202/682-5034 or e-mail LitFellowships@arts.gov

Grant Amount

Fellowships are for $25,000.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Creative writers who meet the publication requirements are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. See "How to Prepare and Submit an Application" for the documentation that is required to demonstrate eligibility. Ineligible applications will be rejected without panel review.

Calendar/Deadlines

Grant Program Description

Applicant Eligibility

How to Prepare and Submit an Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Review

Award Administration

Other Information

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