Alaska Literary Awards
The Alaska Literary Awards from the Alaska State Council on the Arts honor and support outstanding Alaskan writers working in a range of literary genres.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Full application deadline, Alaska Literary Awards)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; several awards given annually; one-time grant
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding Alaskan writers in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres.
Key Information: Open only to Alaska residents who are not full-time students and have not previously received this award.
Description
The Alaska Literary Awards, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts in partnership with the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, are annual grants designed to celebrate and support exceptional writers living in Alaska. Established in 2014, these awards recognize artistic excellence in a range of literary genres including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. The program aims to highlight the vibrant literary landscape of Alaska and to provide meaningful support to writers at various stages of their careers.
