Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant
Deadline April 30 (must be received by this date), formerly April 23. Highly recommended free contest awards up to ten grants of $40,000 each for US writers completing creative nonfiction books (e.g., biography, memoir, history, cultural or political reportage, science, philosophy, criticism, graphic nonfiction, personal essays, etc.) that are currently under contract with US, UK, or Canadian publishers. Using the sponsor's online submission system, submit sample chapters (15,000 words maximum), the original proposal that led to the book contract, a statement of the work to be completed and the plan for use of the grant, a signed and dated contract with the publisher, a resume, a list of other funding received for the book, and a letter of support from the book's publisher or editor.
Source: https://www.whiting.org/writers/creative-nonfiction-grant/about
Published: March 18, 2026
