Deadline: 1-Oct-21
Applications are now open for the New ERA Women Writers Program to inspire women and girls to learn to write or support improving their current abilities.
The Foundation believes that one of the most important life skills that one can attain is learning to be an effective writer and communicator. They support programs that will provide women and girls with the knowledge and skills to express themselves through the art of writing and to encourage higher levels of training designed to assist women in delivering clear and persuasive arguments for change and equality. This program was designed to support women as they pursue a career and love of writing.
The New ERA program was created to encourage writing professionals, teachers, counselors, professors, and schools to start or continue programs that support career paths in creative writing for women and girls.
Funding Information
Applications cannot exceed $25,000.
Criteria
- Grant applications must be submitted by a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
- They support all writing areas: Journalism, Fiction, Poetry, Prose, Blogging, Novel, Autobiography, Book Reviews, Comic Strips, Diaries, Essays, Fables – the sky’s the limit – as long as the program supports women and girls and their writing aspirations.
- Non-English language programs are included as part of these programs.
- Programs can be Workshops, Writing Clubs, Curriculum Based Programs, After-school programs, Summer Programs, Retreats, etc.
- Stipulations of receiving funds:
- Program space that provides a safe and inspiring environment.
- Community Partnerships or On-Staff Writing Professionals or Teachers with Writing Degrees or who Minored in Writing or any Humanities, Liberal Arts or another degree that teaches or encourages writing.
- Directed towards and encourages women to learn to write or hone their existing skills and love of writing for the purpose of one day possibly pursuing a career in writing.
- Implement, transform or continue an existing writing program geared towards women and girls.
- Non-Profit Organizations and Accredited Institutions with a non-profit arm.
- Programs can take place in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., or Connecticut.
For more information, visit https://ctbfoundation.org/newera