NEA Creative Writing Fellowships
Federal money that goes to a person, not an organization. Judged anonymously on the writing sample alone — fewer than 2% of applicants are funded.
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| Funder | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Funding | Fixed fellowship award |
| Cadence / deadline | Annual (alternates prose and poetry) |
| Who can apply | individuals |
| Reach | Aimed at United States applicants. |
Amounts and deadlines on private grants change every cycle. This page links to the funder's own page — confirm there before you commit time.
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Common questions
Who can apply for NEA Creative Writing Fellowships?
Federal money that goes to a person, not an organization. Judged anonymously on the writing sample alone — fewer than 2% of applicants are funded. This listing records it as open to individuals.
How much funding does NEA Creative Writing Fellowships offer?
Fixed fellowship award Verify the current amount on the funder's own page before applying.
When is the NEA Creative Writing Fellowships deadline?
Annual (alternates prose and poetry). Private grant amounts and deadlines change every cycle, so confirm the current date with the funder.
Who funds NEA Creative Writing Fellowships?
NEA Creative Writing Fellowships is funded by National Endowment for the Arts.
Should you apply?
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