South Arts
Southern Prize for Literature (2026)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 12 – Oct 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- $10K – $25K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Individual artist or creative, Individuals
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
How this fits you
- Not listed for: Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Available in Rutherford County
- No match required
About this grant
Unrestricted awards for individual writers in the South Arts region, including Tennessee, who are developing a book-length manuscript. One winner receives $25,000 and two runners-up $10,000 each; there is a $25 application fee.
Official notice: https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/southern-prize-literature · Printed from grantme.click/grants/da82c6fd-aeec-4f27-88df-d3d28584d06a
Writing the need statement? Rutherford County facts with citations.
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