✍️ 270+ Grants, Contests, & Residencies for Writers | October 7, 2026

A $25,000 poetry prize, an $80,000 writing fellowship with editor support, and a writer’s residency with a $1,100/month stipend.

✍️ New Opportunities for Writers

• A literary foundation is awarding $25,000 to one winner for an exceptional poetry manuscript-in-progress, plus $1,000 each to five finalists. Value: $25,000.

• A fellowship program is providing $80,000 for 9 months of focused nonfiction book writing, including living costs, institutional leave, a developmental editor, and a writing craft workshop. Value: $80,000.

• A residency is offering 2-, 4-, and 6-week writer-in-residence programs in the historic home of Pulitzer Prize–winning poet, providing access to a personal library and workspace for writers with a stipend of $1,100/month.

Apply to these 270+ premium grants, contests, and residencies listings below ↓