Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellow (unrestricted); one award per eligible state annually; includes NABS membership and a unique physical award

Summary: Supports and honors Black Appalachian storytellers with funding, recognition, and national festival opportunities to sustain oral storytelling traditions.

Key Information: Fellowship is limited to tradition bearers with strong Black Appalachian identity/ties in six eligible states.