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PEN America has launched the application process for the 2027 cycle of Literary Grants in order to support writers working in the field of literature and strengthen ongoing creative projects.
The supported fields include ongoing literary works in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, children's and young adult literature, translation, and drama. Additionally, the program also supports works by migrant and refugee writers, oral history-based non-fiction, and translation projects from various languages into English.
Writers from all over the world are eligible to apply to the program, regardless of nationality. Projects submitted must be written in English or translated into English. For the children and young adult category, there is a requirement that works must have been previously published in the US.
The application deadline is June 15, 2026.
For detailed information and to apply, you can access the relevant call guide here.
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