Literary Arts Fund 2026 Innovation Project Grants

The Literary Arts Fund invites nonprofit literary arts organizations to apply for Innovation Project Grants to address operational, structural, or infrastructure challenges. Grants are intended to support new, one-time projects that strengthen organizations and their ability to serve adult creative writers. Successful applicants may request funding to support organizational improvements, collaborations, capacity-building, and long-term impact.

Funding for a one-time project; no explicit mention of additional benefits beyond the grant funding.

Applicants must be independent nonprofit literary arts organizations, publishers, or publications located in the United States, with a primary mission to support adult creative writers by helping them create and share literary works.

Submit a proposal via the official grant application form for the Innovation Project Grants.