Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Supports projects and organizations that advance the literary arts. Two grants programs – “Arts and Culture” and “Library” – make grants in this area. Grant applications are by invitation only, but it is possible for organizations that feel they are qualified to contact the Foundation. Funds in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington only. Check the website for additional information

Jerome Foundation

Supports emerging literary artists through the Travel and Study Grant program. Literary artists are eligible to apply in alternate years. Giving limited to MN and New York, NY.

Poets & Writers

Small grants of varying amounts to support readings, spoken word performances, and workshops in New York State, California, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Seattle, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. The website has comprehensive information.

Poets & Writers
90 Broad St., Ste. 2100
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 226-3586
Fax: (212) 226-3963
Email: denise@pw.org
Website: www.pw.org

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation

The Bartol Foundation supports organizations that provide creative opportunities to connect and engage; that give voice to a community’s history and future; and that sustain and share a rigorous artistic process. Grants to non-profit organizations for arts and cultural activities in Philadelphia only.

Turow Arts Foundation

Chicago-area primarily.

Turow Arts Foundation
1001 Green Bay Rd., No. 318
Winnetka , IL 60093
Phone: (847) 786-4087

Girls Write Now, Inc.

New York City. Free mentoring programs for girls ages 13-20 from underserved neighborhoods. Matches girls with professional women writers for one-on-one mentoring, group workshops, and excursions to readings and other literary events.