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Government Literary Grants

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), an independent federal agency, is responsible for most government literary grants. The NEA awards grants to individuals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions and to state, local and regional art councils. Literary grants may provide fellowships and stipends for artists to complete projects. Grants may support community outreach or education programs, projects that preserve cultural literary traditions or initiatives to expand access to literature by under-served populations.

  1. Literature Fellowships Translation Projects, NEA

    • The NEA provides literature fellowships for creative English translation of published foreign-language literary works. Translation projects may involve drama, prose or poetry. Eligible applicants include individuals who have published a minimum of 20 translated pages of creative literature translation, a translated novel or other publication or a translation of a professionally-produced play.

      The NEA does not support self-publication, scholarly work or work required for academic degrees. Grant awards are for $12,500 or $25,000 for one-year projects. The NEA funds extended projects up to two additional years. Applicants must apply using the Grants.gov website. The application deadline is in January.

      National Endowment for the Arts

      1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

      Washington, DC 20506

      202-682-5400

      202-682-5496 TTY

      nea.gov

    Individual Artists Fellowships, Florida Council on Arts and Culture

    • The Florida Council on Arts and Culture provides fellowship grants to Florida residents who are practicing creative artists and are recognized in their fields. Writers of creative non-fiction, children's literature, fiction or poetry may apply. The grants allow artists in several genres, including literature, to focus on artistic improvement and career enhancement.

      The $5,000 and $2,500 awards are made to artists who are at least 18 years old and who are not enrolled in a degree program. Artisits must submit an application packet that includes work samples and an artist's statement. Both must be submitted without identifying the artist. The council uses a blind review process to select fellowship recipients. The council accepts applications from specific genres in even and odd years. Literature applications are accepted in even years.

      Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

      R.A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor

      500 S. Bronough St.

      Tallahassee, FL 32399

      850-245-6470

      florida-arts.org

    Artist Fellowship Grants Application Instructions, Nevada Arts Council

    • The Nevada Arts Council (NAC) provides twelve-month fellowship grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada residents who are practicing artists, recognized in their field and at least 21 years old. Applicants may not be enrolled in a degree program. The grants recognize outstanding work in literature and the performing and visual arts. Grant funds may be used for living expenses or supplies. NAC provides an application and guidelines on its website. Applicants must submit the application on line and mail a signed copy to the Council office. The application deadline is in April.

      Nevada Arts Council

      716 N. Carson St., Suite A

      Carson City, NV 89701

      775-687-6680

      nevadaculture.org

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