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✍️ 175+ Grants, Contests & Residencies for Writers | May 13, 2026

A $25,000 prize for fearless journalism, $2,400 stipend + mentorship for emerging writers, and up to EUR 8,300 for literary translation projects.

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May 13, 2026
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  • A major international literary organization is accepting submissions for translation subsidies covering up to NOK 100,000 (~EUR 8,300) to support a translator’s fee for published works across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and children’s literature.

  • A prestigious national magazine is awarding $25,000 to a writer or editor whose work exemplifies fearless truth-seeking, with submissions accepted for single articles or up to five pieces published in print or online.

  • A regional literary nonprofit is running a free yearlong residency program providing $200 monthly stipends for 12 months ($2,400 total), one-on-one mentorship from an established author, and free access to all programming for six emerging writers.

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