Funder: The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation

Due Dates: July 1, 2025 (Applications open) | November 1, 2025 (Application deadline) | November 15, 2025 (Recommendation letters due)

Funding Amounts: $40,000 per fellowship; 14 fellowships awarded annually; funds are unrestricted and may be used over up to four years.

Summary: Supports early mid-career artists, scholars, and writers with time and resources for independent creative or scholarly projects.

Key Information: Eligible fields rotate annually; 2025–2026: Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Studies.