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Literary Creation Grant
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Literary Creation Grant

Pro Helvetia

July 1, 2026Switzerland

Maximum grant for a writing project: CHF 25,000. Maximum for performative literary project: CHF 15,000. Provides substantial time-buying capital for manuscript completion.

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Maximum grant for a writing project: CHF 25,000. Maximum for performative literary project: CHF 15,000. Provides substantial time-buying capital for manuscript completion.

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Individuals and collectives; authors must have published at least one independent literary work with a professional publishing house. Playwrights require one premiere.

Dates & details

Duration
9-to-36-month horizon
Language
No specific requirement
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Maximum grant for a writing project: CHF 25,000; Maximum for performative literary project: CHF 15,000
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Free

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Pro Helvetia Residency ProgrammePro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council) · Switzerland and global liaison regions · Deadline: Mar 1, 2027

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