✍️ 125+ Grants, Contests & Residencies for Writers | April 1, 2026

A $54,000 year-long residency with mentorship, $5,000 plus semester lodging at a university residency, and $1,000 for a winning poem and publication in a literary journal.

✍️ New Opportunities

• A major university is offering a semester-long residency in creative writing that includes private cottage lodging and a $5,000 stipend for writers working in any literary genre.

• A prestigious literary institution is awarding $54,000 over 12 months to emerging writers completing a book-length project, including mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• A nonprofit organization is offering $1,000 and publication in their literary arts journal for one winning poem.

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