Currently 26 active paid writing and translation grants, fellowships and residencies. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.
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The Upstream Creative Writers / Grassroots Journalism Residency invites creative writers, poets, storytellers and grassroots journalists to spend intentional time over nine months exploring Minnesota's parks, waterways, forests and natural places, and the people who care for them. The residency seeks writers who care about storytelling rooted in place, environment, community, stewardship and connection. SELECTED MINNESOTA ARTISTS RECEIVE: a USD 3,000 artist stipend; mileage reimbursement up to USD 500; a Minnesota State Parks Pass; mentorship and creative support; and the opportunity to publish and share their work statewide. ELIGIBILITY: applicants must be a Minnesota resident, 18 years or older, with a residence in East Side St Paul; West Central Minnesota (Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties); or the Iron Range, Minnesota (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties). Applications open 8 June 2026; deadline 6 July 2026 by 11:59pm. Apply via the online JotForm.
The Finch Manuscript Lab is a 2.5-month residency supporting writers completing book-length manuscripts, hosted at the Finch Country House in Serramezzana, Italy, and designed as the final sprint in the marathon of writing a book. It offers living and work space, writing time in a tranquil setting, creative community, and professional development including manuscript consultations, craft discussions, and publishing seminars. Residency dates: 1 October to 15 December 2026; residents will be selected by 30 July 2026. FUNDING: thanks to the support of the Goethe Institute and Culture Moves Europe, all selected residents receive a stipend of EUR 2,280 for the residency period (EUR 30 per day in residence, paid weekly), a travel allowance of EUR 400 for distances under 5,000 km from Serramezzana or EUR 800 for distances over 5,000 km, an additional EUR 400 for green travel (e.g. taking trains instead of planes), and additional support of EUR 200 for parents of children under 18. ELIGIBILITY: applicants must be over 18 and a legal resident of one of the 39 Culture Moves Europe eligible countries, excluding Italy; this includes all EU member states other than Italy and 13 participating non-EU countries (Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Tunisia). APPLICATION (via Submittable, in order of importance): a short sample of past work (any length, though only the first 30 pages may be read); a brief note, up to one page, explaining the manuscript or book project to be worked on in residency, where you are in the creation process, and why you are interested; an excerpt of the book project not exceeding 30 pages (prose, poetry, mixed media, photography, or any other form of artist's book is acceptable); and a CV in English. NOTE ON DEADLINE: the foundation's text gives the open call as 15 June to 10 July 2026, while the Submittable page lists a close of Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 12:00 PM; apply by 10 July to be safe.
The AI Accountability Fellowships support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories that examine how governments and corporations use predictive, generative and surveillance technologies to guide decisions in policing, medicine, social welfare, criminal justice, hiring and more. Designed for reporters from all beats, desks and formats, the fellowship asks applicants to propose a concrete reporting project (with evidence of pre-reporting) that uses approaches such as data analysis, records requests and shoe-leather reporting to examine the real-world impact of algorithms. For the first time this year, the fellowship also includes funding, mentorship and training to develop and execute an impact/engagement plan to reach strategic audiences. SUPPORT: up to USD 25,000 per fellow (up to USD 20,000 reporting plus USD 5,000 engagement), paid in three installments; freelancers may budget up to one third as a stipend, while newsrooms cover staff salaries. Fellows also receive mentors, specialized training, pro bono legal and public records support, and a lasting community of peers. ELIGIBILITY: staff or freelance journalists across print, radio, video and multimedia, able to work collaboratively; reporters may be based anywhere (fellowship is remote). Experience reporting on AI is not required, but a track record of in-depth, impactful reporting and investigative/data/explanatory experience is valued. Small teams may apply with a designated lead Fellow. REQUIREMENTS: a mandatory monthly 1.5-2 hour meeting, at least one community call, engagement with other fellows, and sharing of methodologies and lessons learned; fellowship communication, meetings and training are in English, but fellows may publish in any language. APPLY: submit a 500-word statement of purpose, a 500-word project description with reporting plan, an engagement plan, a budget, three links to recent work, a letter of commitment from a publishing media organization (or editor support letter for staff), three references and a CV. Funded with support from the MacArthur Foundation, Luminate, Omidyar Network and others. Contact: reacheditorial@pulitzercenter.org. Deadline: 12 July 2026, 11:59pm EDT.
Established in memory of editor Kari Howard, who championed narrative journalism that wove the music of everyday life into stories illuminating the most important issues of the day. Offered by Kari's family and friends together with the International Women's Media Foundation, the fund supports narrative journalism projects. Grants average around USD 5,000 (based on previous years). ELIGIBILITY: open to women and nonbinary journalists. Applicants may be a print journalist or a print journalist leading a multi-media team, and may be freelance or staff; they may apply individually or as part of a multi-format team. Professional journalism must be the applicant's primary profession, with three or more years of professional experience (internships do not count). Applicants must show proof of interest from an editor or a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets. Applicants must apply and publish in English; projects published anywhere in the world are eligible, and stories may be published digitally (not necessarily in a newspaper or magazine). Any multi-format reporting must supplement a printed project. All reporting and publishing must be completed within six months of the award. Applicants receive a decision by early September. DEADLINE: 12 July 2026, 11:59pm EST.
The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, presented by the Emerging Writers' Festival and Hachette Australia, is an annual prize for unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative non-fiction. The winner receives AUD $10,000 and a 12-month mentorship with a Hachette Australia publisher, who will work with the writer to develop their manuscript, with first option to consider the finished work for publication. Long- and short-listed writers are also eligible to apply for a Casa Morphosi Residency in Abruzzo, Italy. The prize was established in memory of Hachette Australia CEO Matt Richell (d. 2014). ELIGIBILITY: must currently reside in Australia (Australian citizens, permanent residents, and long-term visa holders residing in Australia; those residing overseas are not eligible); unpublished writers only -- no previous publication by a publishing house (including small press or independent publishers in any genre); publication in anthologies, literary journals, scholarly works, writing PhD projects, or self-publishing does not disqualify. ELIGIBLE GENRES: adult fiction (including short story collections) and adult narrative non-fiction (including memoir and essay collections). Poetry, scripts, plays, picture books, practical non-fiction, and works for children or young adults are not eligible. SUBMISSION FORMAT: single PDF comprising the first three chapters (maximum 20,000 words), a one-page synopsis, and a chapter breakdown of up to two A4 pages; plus a statement (up to 750 words) on how winning the prize will further your writing career, entered in the online form. Manuscript must be complete or intended to be completed; does not need to be finished at time of submission. A4, double-spaced, 12pt Roman font (e.g. Garamond or Times New Roman), 3cm margins, page numbers. TIMELINE: prize opened 23 April 2026; closes 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST; longlist announced 11 September 2026; shortlist 16 October 2026; winner announced 6 November 2026. Administered with support from Simpsons Solicitors. Apply at https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/richell-prize-2026/.
The Ucross Fellowship for Native American Writers is a dedicated fellowship within Ucross Foundation's residency program, offering fully funded time and space to write on a working cattle ranch in the foothills of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains. The fellowship provides living accommodations, meals, and work space at no charge, with no application fee. One Fellowship winner is selected per session; all applicants also have the option of being considered for a general Ucross residency. ELIGIBILITY: open to Native American writers who are practicing contemporary writers currently producing work in one or more genres, including but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting, playwriting, and hybrid forms; and who are enrolled members of a state-recognized or federally-recognized Tribe, Pueblo, Nation, Native Community, Political Entity, or Alaskan Native Village. The work sample and project description are the most significant features of the application. Unless the work is genuinely interdisciplinary (the genres interconnect), applicants are encouraged to apply in a single primary discipline and submit a work sample and project description emphasizing that discipline. Work-sample requirements: FICTION, 20 pages of double-spaced fiction (a novel excerpt, a story, several stories, or a combination); NONFICTION, 20 pages of double-spaced nonfiction; POETRY, 10 pages of poetry (may be single-spaced); PLAYWRITING, one complete play (production documentation may be included if relevant), noting the 20 pages for reviewers to read; SCREENWRITING, one complete screenplay (production documentation may be included if relevant), noting the 20 pages for reviewers to read. All writing samples should include your full name. The open call for the Spring 2027 session closes July 15, 2026 (apply by 11:59 p.m. MT). A separate Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists is also offered.
The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowship annually supports nine early-career, New York City-based fiction writers at a pivotal point in their careers. Each fellow receives a 5,000 USD grant, dedicated space and time to write in the Writers Studio, personalized editorial mentorship, opportunities to meet literary agents, and community programming. Applicants must be current residents of one of the five boroughs and must remain in New York City for the entire fellowship year. An emerging writer is defined as someone who has not yet had a novel or short story collection published by a major or independent publisher and who is not currently under contract for a work of fiction; students enrolled in a degree-granting program during the fellowship year are not eligible. The 2027 fellowship application window opens July 1, 2026 and closes July 31, 2026.
Page Not Found announces the third edition of the NEU Commission, which intends to support the emergence of alternative voices within contemporary art. It targets a group currently under-represented in Europe: art students with limited financial means who are required to provide a guarantee for their visa and to pay high non-EU tuition fees, economical barriers to their participation in art and knowledge production in The Netherlands. Page Not Found will commission three art students from non-European countries to each write an essay or a free-form text in English. Each selected writer receives EUR 2,000 for the commission, provided as an advance payment in September 2026; the commissioned texts are published at a later date. OPEN CALL: only students enrolled in Dutch art academies who are NOT nationals of the European Economic Area are eligible. The commissioned text does not need to be submitted when answering the open call; the jury selects recipients based on their previous writing and financial need. Review the Rules of the Open Call and the FAQ before applying. Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST (Amsterdam).
The Next Chapter is The Wheeler Centre's flagship writing program, designed to elevate Australian stories that are underrepresented and to nurture a new wave of writers to tell them. Each fellow receives a AUD $15,000 stipend and is paired with a handpicked mentor for a twelve-month period to progress a major writing project. Fellows also receive a residency at Varuna, The National Writers' House; an end-of-year publishing intensive at The Wheeler Centre; and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, agents, publishers, and readers. One fellowship place is dedicated specifically to a poet: The Malcolm Robertson Fellowship. 2027 judges: Melissa Lucashenko, Micaela Sahhar, Cher Tan, and Melanie Saward. ELIGIBILITY: Australian writers. No specific genre restrictions stated; the program focuses on stories that are not currently being told and voices that are underrepresented. TIMELINE: submissions open 2 June 2026; submissions close 31 July 2026 (5pm); 2027 Next Chapter Fellows announced 10 November 2026. Questions: thenextchapter@wheelercentre.com. Apply at https://www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-chapter.
International Writers' Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), founded in 2004, has hosted over 150 writers from more than 60 countries. The 2027 Writers-in-Residence Programme runs 26 February to 25 March 2027 and culminates in the IWW Literary Festival on the theme 'Inheritance'. Writers are encouraged to share a piece of writing in conversation with the festival theme. ELIGIBILITY: have at least one published book; currently reside outside of Hong Kong; have a functional command of English or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). WHAT IWW PROVIDES: round-trip economy class airfare; accommodation on HKBU's campus for 4 weeks; a per diem. DEADLINE: 14 August 2026. APPLY via the IWW HKBU call for application (PDF).
Project subsidies from the Nederlands Letterenfonds for advanced literary translators with a current publishing contract for a translation from or into Dutch. The next round closes 15 August 2026; decisions are made approximately four months after the deadline (December). ELIGIBILITY: literary translators with a substantial published portfolio and a contracted translation project; primary income must be below EUR 52,500.
Residency for writers and translators at the Jan Michalski Foundation in Montricher, Switzerland, set in seven distinctive 'cabin' modules hanging from an openwork canopy, offering conditions to start, continue or finish a writing project. Around forty authors from around the world (emerging to established) are hosted each year. Open to all kinds of writing and all languages, with priority given to literary writers and translators; other disciplines are welcome as long as literature is at the heart of the project. Residencies are for individuals or pairs working on a common project (e.g. a writer and a translator). A percentage of residencies are dedicated to nature writing. WHAT IS PROVIDED: a private cabin for independent living (a separate cabin per person for pairs; one accessible cabin for reduced mobility), travel costs to and from home, a weekly allowance of CHF 400, breakfast and lunch, electric bikes, and daytime library access. ELIGIBILITY: no age or nationality restrictions; beginners accepted; one application per year; former residents may not reapply (families, children and pets cannot be accommodated). Stays cannot be split into multiple periods. Selection is by a panel chaired by Vera Michalski-Hoffmann, assessing the literary quality of the project, the candidate's background, and whether the stay length matches the project scope. APPLICATION: online in English or French (work excerpts may be in any language); the 2027 form is open 2 June to 31 August 2026; selected candidates announced December 2026.
Pro Helvetia's comic creation grant supports the development of comic projects intended for publication, including digital formats. Applicants must have published at least one independent work with a professional publisher or the equivalent in magazines. ELIGIBILITY: requires a connection to Switzerland (Swiss citizenship, or permanent residency with regular artistic activity in Switzerland); not open to practitioners without a Swiss connection. AMOUNT: maximum CHF 25,000. Submission deadline 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Frankfurter Seilschaften is a Pro Helvetia mentoring initiative pairing emerging Swiss literary practitioners with established authors during the Frankfurt Book Fair. To be eligible as an emerging author, applicants must have completed their artistic training or presented their work publicly for the first time within the last five years; the call also includes professional writers who identify as FINTA. ELIGIBILITY: requires a connection to Switzerland (Swiss citizenship, or permanent residency with regular artistic activity in Switzerland); not open to practitioners without a Swiss connection. WHAT IS OFFERED: hotel and travel expenses, per diems, and trade fair passes. Submission deadline 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Pro Helvetia's literary creation grant supports the development of literary projects intended for publication, including fiction, children's and youth literature, poetry, drama, and spoken word. Applicants must have prior published work, a premiere, or professional performances. ELIGIBILITY: requires a connection to Switzerland (Swiss citizenship, or permanent residency with regular artistic activity in Switzerland); not open to practitioners without a Swiss connection. AMOUNT: up to CHF 25,000 for writing, CHF 18,000 for theatre texts, or CHF 15,000 for performative literary projects. Deadlines twice a year: 1 March (23:59 CET) and 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Pro Helvetia's Writing in Residency programme provides residency opportunities (for example Traduki in Southeast Europe or Art Omi) for authors and translators to develop or research projects. Applicants must have prior professionally published work. ELIGIBILITY: requires a connection to Switzerland (Swiss citizenship, or permanent residency with regular artistic activity in Switzerland); not open to practitioners without a Swiss connection. WHAT IS OFFERED: travel and accommodation costs (varying by destination), plus childcare support of up to CHF 1,000 per month for applicants with caregiving responsibilities. Submission deadline 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Pro Helvetia's international promotion grant (Switzerland-based institutions variant) funds the international promotion of contemporary Swiss literature through book fairs, group publisher appearances, and literary festivals. Open to event organizers, publishing houses, professional associations, and digital platforms based in Switzerland with regular artistic activity there. ELIGIBILITY: requires a connection to Switzerland (Swiss citizenship, or permanent residency with regular artistic activity in Switzerland); not open to practitioners without a Swiss connection. AMOUNT: maximum CHF 25,000. Deadlines twice a year: 1 March (23:59 CET) and 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Pro Helvetia's international promotion grant (institutions outside Switzerland variant) supports organizations abroad promoting contemporary Swiss literary works and authors at book fairs, festivals, and events (analogue, digital, or hybrid). Open to event organizers, publishing houses, professional associations, or digital platforms based outside Switzerland; no Swiss residency or nationality is required, but projects must feature Swiss books, authors, or translators together with Swiss partner organizations. AMOUNT: maximum CHF 25,000. Deadlines twice a year: 1 March (23:59 CET) and 1 September (23:59 CEST). Apply via the Pro Helvetia portal.
Annual writing scholarship from the Miles Morland Foundation for African-born writers working in English on a full-length book project (80,000+ words for fiction; equivalent for nonfiction). One of the largest single-author African writing grants. Application window opens 1 July 2026 and closes 22 September 2026; applications outside that window are not read. ELIGIBILITY: writers born in Africa, or with both parents born in Africa, writing in English; nationality is not the criterion. Existing publication record is helpful but not strictly required.
Translators' residency at Uebersetzerhaus Looren in Wernetshausen near Zurich. Looren offers a free residency for literary translators with a current contract, including six competitive CHF 4,000 stipend grants per year tied to one-month residencies. The Pro Helvetia residency programme (separately funded) has a 2026-10-15 deadline for 2027 stays. The James Joyce Scholarship and Looren Residency 2027 closes 2026-10-31. General free residencies are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. ELIGIBILITY: literary translators with substantial published work and a current translation contract; any language combination is welcome. Apply via the application page on looren.net. No application fee.
Leading Irish literary magazine that publishes and pays for creative nonfiction (as well as fiction and poetry), with a stated particular interest in promoting new and emerging writers. A clean, no-fee, internationally-open outlet for a standalone critical/creative-nonfiction piece. ELIGIBILITY: Irish and international writers; debut-friendly, no published-book requirement. Submissions are accepted in specific windows; the next nonfiction window runs Monday 9 November to Monday 23 November 2026 (closes 5pm Irish time) for the Summer 2027 issue.
Extra Teeth is a Scottish literary magazine with an international outlook, paying for fiction and nonfiction. Submissions are currently open. No theme is set per issue; send your best work on any topic. Pieces should be 800 to 4,000 words, previously unpublished, submitted as a Word document (standard font, size 12, double line spacing) titled with 'F' for fiction or 'NF' for nonfiction followed by your name, plus a title sheet (name, address, word count, bio under 100 words); cover letters are not required. Send one piece only per submission period to submissions@extrateeth.co.uk with 'SHORT STORY: TITLE' or 'ESSAY: TITLE' in the subject line; secondary submissions are deleted. Copyright remains with the author. Work in translation is accepted with the necessary permissions. The magazine does not currently publish poetry, scripts or artwork (aside from its guest illustrator). PAYMENT: GBP 200 per piece for the magazine plus two contributor copies; four pieces are also chosen for the With Bite Substack at GBP 150 each. AI POLICY: no AI-written work is published or considered. ILLUSTRATORS: one guest illustrator is commissioned per issue (paid GBP 943.90); send work to hello@extrateeth.co.uk with 'ILLUSTRATOR' in the subject line; marginalised illustrators especially encouraged. Allow eight weeks after the submission period before querying. Check the submissions page for current open periods.
Development grants from the Nederlands Letterenfonds (Dutch Foundation for Literature) for starting and advanced Dutch literary creators - writers, illustrators and translators - to fund training, coaching, editorial support, or travel and research abroad linked to a literary project. EUR 500 to EUR 2,500 per grant. ELIGIBILITY: Dutch-language literary creators (Dutch or Flemish-speaking world); see funder's application page for full eligibility criteria. CYCLE: applications are reviewed on a ROLLING basis (the scheme has been open since February 2026 and there is no fixed deadline). No application fee.
Online literary magazine paying for original creative nonfiction (essays and flash), open year-round with no submission fee. Useful, low-barrier way for an emerging writer to publish a standalone critical/creative-nonfiction piece and build a publication record toward a book. ELIGIBILITY: open to any emerging or established author; submissions accepted from international writers. Creative categories are open on a rolling basis year-round.
Contemporary art magazine commissioning paid art writing and criticism, with pitches accepted on an ongoing basis (online reviews/pitches continuous; themed print issues have set deadlines, e.g. the Spring issue around 15 September 2026). A direct paid outlet for criticism on digital, new-media and AI art. ELIGIBILITY: writers at all experience levels are invited; not restricted to Canada. Mostly pitch-based, with short online reviews accepted unsolicited.
Commissioned long-form writing at the intersection of design, technology, art and culture. Editorial themes: designing with AI as cultural and infrastructural system; responsive and adaptive materials; politics of platforms and creative-infrastructure governance; post-digital hybrid making; designing for collapse and continuity; creative research as practice. In-depth pieces only, no press releases or promotional copy.