Get your writing career on track with a foundation grant.
Elizabeth George, former teacher and acclaimed author of such titles as, "A Great Deliverance" and "This Body of Death," launched the Elizabeth George Foundation in 2000 to help unpublished and up-and-coming writers in fiction, poetry and playwriting. The foundation encourages literary artists to focus on the craft of writing by providing limited financial grant support. In addition, the foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations that help economically disadvantaged youth have more opportunities for education and growth in the arts.
Grants for Individuals
Interested writers must include several items to complete the grant application process. Applicants need to submit a proposal letter describing the project, the need for financial support and a detailed budget of expected costs. Other necessary application materials include: a recent CV (curriculum vitae), five references relevant in the field, a selection of poetry, the first complete chapter of a book or a one-act play written by the applicant.
Grants for Organizations
Organizations requesting grant assistance must submit a description of the project and a detailed budget of expected expenses. Accordingly, organizations should include other supplementary material that supports the relevance and overall need of the grant project in the community (e.g., newspaper or magazine articles and letters of reference). Organizations have to show proof of non-profit status.
Application Process
To begin the application process, individuals and organizations should request a brochure for information. All grant application materials must be submitted by November 1 with a $25 fee. The Elizabeth George Foundation trustees make final selections on all grant awardees. The entire grant application process usually takes four to six months.
The Elizabeth George Foundation
PO Box 1429
Langley, Washington 98260
elizabethgeorgeonline.com
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