The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting applications for its 2025-26 Kentucky Poet Laureate Program.
Donor Name: Kentucky Arts Council
State: Kentucky
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 09/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The purpose of the Kentucky Poet Laureate Program is to honor outstanding Kentucky writers and promote participation in the literary arts of the state.
Goals
- To select, on a biennial basis, a Kentucky writer to serve as poet laureate for a two-year term
- To develop activities to honor the poet laureate
- To support the activities of the poet laureate in promoting the literary arts
Funding Information
The Kentucky Poet Laureate holds the position from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026, and serves without salary. The Kentucky Poet Laureate receives a $6,000 honorarium to cover travel expenses during the two-year term.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible nominees must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full-time resident of Kentucky, with a long association with the commonwealth
- Be a published writer of any of the recognized literary forms, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting
For more information, visit Kentucky Arts Council.
