Whiting Foundation Writers' Awards
Funder
Deadline
Annual - check website
About this grant
Annual awards of $50,000 for emerging writers in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and playwriting. One of the most significant early career writing awards in the US.
Eligibility
- ✓ Emerging writers
- ✓ Creative writing
- ✓ fiction
- ✓ nonfiction
- ✓ poetry
- ✓ drama
- ✓ Emerging
How to apply
Nomination-based — writers cannot apply directly. Check whiting.org for programme information.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026