The General Operating Support Program offers unrestricted funding to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations.
Donor Name: Poetry Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Territories: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Marian Islands, Commowealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This program aims to provide flexible resources that enable organizations to focus on their missions and sustain their vital work in the literary arts.
This funding is designed to support and strengthen core operations, including:
- Staff salaries
- Rent and utilities
- Technology
- General administrative expenses
- Marketing and fundraising efforts
- Technical support
- Hiring new paid staff positions.
Funding Information
Grants range in size from $10,000-$75,000.
Grant Period
12-month.
Eligibility Criteria
The Poetry Foundation provides general operating support to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations that are based in the U.S. and U.S. territories. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Organizations have to have a minimum operating budget of $20,000, which can include in-kind revenue.
For more information, visit Poetry Foundation.
