The 2026 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress support Anglophone writers developing long-form literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and social reportage for publication.
The Whiting Nonfiction Grant for Works-in-Progress supports writers in completing deeply researched nonfiction books for general adult readers, funded by the Whiting Foundation.
Grant supports SCBWI members with funds to cover essential pre-publication costs for self-publishing children's books, based on project quality and business plan strength.
SPJ Foundation Grants support journalism organizations and public interest nonprofits with projects that defend press freedom, promote media literacy, and strengthen public trust in credible news.
The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists supports a writer with practical assistance to complete a novel in progress of high literary caliber.
Research Grants - National Coalition of Independent Scholars support members' upcoming research, including travel to archives, libraries, and essential resources, to advance independent scholarly work.