[Amazon Literary Partnership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/amazon-literary-partnership)

May 2026

Typical grants range from $5,000–$20,000; annual total funding approaches $1 million.

Supports nonprofit literary organizations empowering writers and amplifying diverse, underrepresented voices.

--- ## Description The Amazon Literary Partnership provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations whose core mission is to support writers, champion diverse and marginalized voices, and foster a vibrant literary community. The program funds organizations engaged in a wide range of literary activities, including writing centers, residencies, fellowships, after-school classes, literary magazines, and independent publishing. Since 2009, the Partnership has awarded over $18 million to more than 170 organizations, assisting thousands of writers in creating, publishing, and connecting with readers. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated full application deadline:** May 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards typically range from **$5,000 to $20,000**. - Annual total funding is approximately **$1 million** distributed across 90+ organizations. - Funding supports a variety of literary initiatives, including the Poetry Fund and Literary Magazine Fund, each awarding 10–15 grants per year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a **registered nonprofit organization in the United States**. - The organization's core mission should focus on: - Developing emerging writers - Supporting diversity and underrepresented voices - Celebrating storytelling - Building authors’ careers - Organizations should be structurally and financially sound, demonstrate energy and reach, and have an online presence with an enthusiastic membership or readership. - **Rarely supported:** School-affiliated programs (K-12, MFAs). --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Amazon Literary Partnership Submission Manager](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit). - The application window is anticipated to open in early spring, with a deadline in May (see above). - Specialized funds (e.g., Poetry Fund, Literary Magazine Fund) are managed in partnership with the Academy of American Poets and Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP); these panels select 10–15 recipients each year. - Due to high volume, individual application feedback is not provided. --- ## Additional Information - The Partnership emphasizes support for organizations that empower writers from diverse, marginalized, and underserved backgrounds. - Funded activities include workshops, residencies, publishing, translation, and advocacy for free speech and storytelling. - Past recipients include both local and national organizations of varying sizes. --- ## External Links - [Amazon Literary Partnership program page](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/apply-now-for-this-years-amazon-literary-partnership-grants) - [Submission portal](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit) - [General program information](http://www.amazonliterarypartnership.com/) - [Poetry Fund – Academy of American Poets](https://poets.org/) - [Literary Magazine Fund – CLMP](https://www.clmp.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Link/Details | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Program Homepage | [Amazon Literary Partnership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/amazon-literary-partnership) | | Application Portal | [Submission Manager](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit) | | General Information | [amazonliterarypartnership.com](http://www.amazonliterarypartnership.com/) | For additional inquiries, refer to the program pages above.

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