Speculative Literature Foundation
Older Writers Grant
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens May 1, 2027 · due May 31, 2027
- Award size
- Up to $1,000
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Individual artist or creative, Individuals
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
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About this grant
A $1,000 grant for speculative fiction writers age 50 or older who are early in their careers. Writers decide how to use the money. It is free to apply.
Official notice: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants-3/slf-older-writers-grant/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/055e546a-507f-4d2d-921a-b501e5dc1da7
Application (opens May 1, 2027) Add dates to my calendar
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- May10
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - May24
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - May28
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - May31
Deadline
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