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Creative Nonfiction Grants
April 30, 2026US, UK, Canada
Fosters original, ambitious projects brought to the highest standard, preventing writers from compromising research depth due to depleted advances. This grant provides substantial mid-project funding for deeply researched creative nonfiction books.
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$40,000 grant awarded to up to 10 writers. Provides a massive mid-project infusion of capital.
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Open to writers completing multiyear, deeply researched creative non-fiction books. Projects must already be under contract with a publisher in the US, UK, or Canada.
Dates & details
- Duration
- Multiyear project support
- Language
- No specific requirement
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$40,000
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Free
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