Speculative Literature Foundation
Diverse Writers and Diverse Worlds Grants
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 1, 2027 · due Jul 31, 2027
- Award size
- Up to $500
- 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
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Two $500 grants for speculative fiction. One goes to a writer from an underrepresented group; one goes to work showing a diverse world. Writers may apply for both.
Official notice: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants-3/slf-diverse-writers-and-diverse-worlds-grants/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/2f0250f4-8fef-481e-9fa9-e8ec1c4c9df3
Application (opens Jul 1, 2027) Add dates to my calendar
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Jul10
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Jul26
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Jul28
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Jul31
Deadline
From the funder.
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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.
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