Early Career Writers of Poetry 2026
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Deadline
2026-05-27
About this grant
This 12 day Banff Centre writing residency supports new writers of poetry, from not yet published writers to poets with one published book. Participants work with faculty and peers to expand practice and strengthen works in progress.
Eligibility
- ✓ Early career writers of poetry at varying levels of accomplishment, from not yet published writers to those with one published book.
- ✓ A self directed poetry residency with faculty mentorship, peer exchange, and financial aid consideration through the application.
- ✓ Banff, Alberta, Canada.
- ✓ literature
- ✓ poetry
- ✓ emerging
How to apply
Banff asks for a one page cover letter, a one page project proposal, and up to 10 pages from the work in progress. Complete the financial aid question in SlideRoom if you want assistance considered.
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