PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship
Funder
About this grant
Fellowships for writers using literature to advance social justice. Supports essays, fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction that engages with urgent social issues.
Eligibility
- ✓ US-based writers working in any genre (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essay, creative non-fiction). Must demonstrate commitment to using writing as a tool for social change.
How to apply
[VERIFY DEADLINE] Annual cycle. Check pen.org for current fellowship opportunities and deadlines.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026