The Granum Foundation Prize U.S.-based writers complete substantive literary works—such as poetry books, essay or short story collections, novels, and memoirs—or to help launch these works.
Donor Name: Granum Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 08/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Granum Foundation strives to identify and invest in the next generation of pathbreaking writers and artists. Additionally, the Granum Foundation Translation Prize will be awarded to support the completion of a work translated into English by a U.S.-based writer.
Funding from both prizes can be used to provide a writer with the tools, time, and freedom to help ensure their success. For example, resources may be used to cover basic needs, equipment purchases, mentorship, or editing services.
Funding Information
- Granum Foundation Prize
- Prize: One winner will be awarded $5,000. Up to three finalists will be awarded $500 or more.
- Granum Foundation Translation Prize
- Prize: One winner will receive $1,500 or more.
Eligibility Criteria
- Winners and finalists who received cash prizes from previous Granum competitions are not eligible.
- Writers who have published more than five books, including chapbooks, are not eligible for the Granum Foundation Prize. Literary journals and anthologies are not included in this count. This restriction does not apply to Granum Foundation Translation Prize applicants.
- Only U.S. residents 18+ are eligible for funding, and prizes must be spent in the U.S.
- Funds cannot be used specifically for travel or for study at an educational institution.
- At this time, we are not accepting screenplays, stage plays, or children’s picture books.
- Only one entry is allowed per person for each prize.
For more information, visit Granum Foundation.
