The Silvers Grants for Work in Progress, 2024, provides Anglophone writers the opportunity to secure funding of up to $10,000 for long-form writing endeavors in literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, or social reportage.
This initiative aims to support writers in advancing their projects while fostering critical discourse and societal engagement. In the following sections, we outline the eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, and rewards associated with this grant opportunity, providing aspiring writers with a clear roadmap for participation.
Eligibility for the silver grants for Work in Progress
– The Silvers Grants for Work in Progress is open to Anglophone writers of any nationality eligible.
– Projects must be in the fields of literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, or social reportage.
– More so, applicants must have an editorial agreement with a publication or publishing house for the work under consideration.
Submission Guidelines
– Submit a single PDF to [email protected].
– Include:
– Curriculum vitae
– One-page project description
– Full responses to the financial questionnaire
– 500–2,000 word writing sample
– Financial questionnaire should detail anticipated costs and other funding sources.
– Writing sample can be from work in progress or previously published material.
– Specify where you heard about the Grants.
Benefits of the Grant
– Grant amount: up to $10,000.
– Funding not for translation purposes.
– Priority given to projects lacking significant advance support.
– Application window: February 1st to March 31st.
– For inquiries: contact [email protected].