Amazon Literary Partnership Grant
Forecasted
The Amazon Literary Partnership Grant funds U.S. nonprofit literary organizations to support writers, literary communities, and diverse storytelling across all genres.
Funder: Amazon Literary Partnership
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per grant; annual cycle; typically 10–15 grants per fund
Summary: Supports U.S. nonprofit literary organizations that empower writers and nurture literary communities across all genres.
Description
The Amazon Literary Partnership Grant provides annual funding to U.S.-based nonprofit literary organizations dedicated to developing writers, fostering literary communities, and promoting storytelling across genres. Since 2009, the program has awarded over $18 million to more than 150 organizations, including writing centers, residencies, fellowships, literary magazines, and independent publishers. The initiative aims to empower both emerging and established writers, champion diverse voices, and sustain vibrant literary ecosystems. Collaborations with the Academy of American Poets (Poetry Fund) and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (Literary Magazine Fund) further expand its reach and impact.
