The Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF) has opened applications for its annual Working-Class Grant, an award designed to support writers of speculative fiction from working-class backgrounds. The initiative seeks to address financial barriers that often hinder writers and provide resources to help them advance their creative projects.
The foundation highlights the importance of diverse voices in literature and created this grant to encourage and uplift those from under-represented economic backgrounds.
Focus
The grant is specifically intended for writers working in speculative literature—a broad category that spans fantasy, science fiction, horror, and other imaginative genres. SLF encourages a wide interpretation of the term, inviting writers to apply if they feel their work fits.
Funding
The selected recipient will be awarded $1,000. Writers are free to use the funds in whatever way best supports their work—whether that means covering writing workshop fees, paying submission costs, funding research, or simply handling bills to make space for writing.
Eligibility
The grant is open to writers who identify as coming from a working-class background and who write speculative literature. There are no requirements for formal education or prior publication, and the foundation encourages anyone unsure about eligibility to apply.
Application details
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a writing sample via the SLF’s online form. The cover letter should introduce the writer, explain their background, and describe how the grant would help their writing career.
Deadline
All submissions should be made before the deadline on September 30th at 11:59 PM UTC -4. Visit the Speculative Literature Foundation website to apply.
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