Southern Prize for Literature supports individual writers with flexible funding and writing residencies to advance original book-length manuscripts through research, revision, and artistic development.
Award notifications have moved from November 2026 to January 2027.
Literary Arts Project Grants support literary organizations, publishers, and small presses in publishing and community engagement projects that amplify Southern literary traditions and broaden public access.
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts support Southern visual artists through unrestricted awards, a touring exhibition, and prize residencies to celebrate outstanding regional art.
Arts in Community Grants from South Arts fund projects connecting Southern artists with new communities through public presentations and educational engagement in the South.
Southern Artist Spotlight Grant supports organizations presenting roster artists, funding guest artist fees for public events and artist-led learning to expand access to the arts across the South.
Artist Creative Practice supports individual Southern artists through professional development, artistic research, and creative business activities that advance their practice and careers.