Volemos Grant
The Volemos Grant supports emerging Hispanic/Latinx/Ibero-American writers and illustrators in children's literature with funding, SCBWI membership, and mentorship to advance their creative careers.
Funder: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (annual window: Submissions open June 1–30)
Funding Amounts: $500 per recipient, plus a one-year SCBWI membership and a coaching session
Summary: Supports early-career Hispanic/Latinx/Ibero-American writers and illustrators in children's literature with funding, membership, and mentorship.
Description
The Volemos Grant, sponsored by illustrator Angela Dominguez and author Meg Medina, is awarded annually to one writer and one illustrator of Hispanic/Latinx/Ibero-American heritage who are early in their careers or not yet traditionally published. The grant provides $500, a one-year membership to the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and a professional coaching session. Its aim is to support emerging voices and provide professional development opportunities within the children’s book industry.
