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

May 1, 2026 (Full application deadline) | May 2, 2026 (Portal closes 3:00 AM)

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000; total annual funding ~$1 million; awards announced July 2026.

Supports U.S. nonprofit literary organizations that empower writers and foster literary culture across genres.

--- ## Description The Amazon Literary Partnership provides annual grants to U.S.-based nonprofit literary organizations whose core mission is to empower writers, support literary culture, and connect authors with readers. Since 2009, the program has awarded over $18 million to more than 150 organizations, including writing centers, residencies, fellowships, after-school programs, literary magazines, and independent publishers. The initiative also supports dedicated funds for poetry and literary magazines, in partnership with the Academy of American Poets and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), strengthening the broader literary ecosystem. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications accepted through this date) - May 2, 2026: Portal closes at 3:00 AM Grant recipients will be announced in July 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $5,000–$20,000 per organization - Total annual funding: approximately $1 million distributed among 90–100 organizations - Awards are one-year, non-renewable; organizations may reapply in subsequent years --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be registered nonprofit organizations in the United States. - The organization’s core mission should be to develop emerging writers, support storytelling, and/or build authors’ careers. - Eligible activities include writing centers, workshops, residencies, fellowships, literary magazines, independent publishers, poetry, and translation programs. - Organizations should be structurally and financially sound, with a clear online presence and active membership or readership. - School-affiliated programs (K-12, MFAs) are rarely supported. - For the Poetry Fund and Literary Magazine Fund, applications are reviewed by panels convened by the Academy of American Poets and CLMP, respectively. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [Amazon Literary Partnership Submission Portal](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit). - Submissions are open from March 19, 2026, through May 1, 2026 (11:59 PM PT). - The portal closes at 3:00 AM on May 2, 2026. - Required materials typically include organizational information, mission statement, budget details, and a description of the proposed literary programs or activities. - Due to high volume, individual feedback on applications is not provided. - Grant recipients will be notified in July 2026. --- ## Additional Information - The program prioritizes organizations with demonstrated impact, energy, and reach in the literary community. - Special funds exist for poetry and literary magazines, administered in partnership with leading sector organizations. - Organizations may reapply for funding in subsequent years. --- ## External Links - [Amazon Literary Partnership Grant Information](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/apply-now-for-this-years-amazon-literary-partnership-grants) - [Application Portal](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit) - [Academy of American Poets](https://poets.org/) - [Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP)](https://www.clmp.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |------------------------|---------------| | General Information | [Amazon Literary Partnership Home](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/amazon-literary-partnership) | | Application Support | [Application Portal](https://apply.amazonliterarypartnership.com/submit) | ---

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