The 2026 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress
Anglophone writers of any nationality may apply for up to $10,000 to support long-form writing in the fields of literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and/or social reportage. Grants may not be used to fund translation or fiction.
Applicants must have a publishing agreement with a publication or publishing house for the work under consideration.
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF and should include:
- a curriculum vitae
- a one-page description of the project
- full responses to the financial questionnaire (download a copy of the form here)
- a 500–2,000 word sample of the writer’s work
- proof of a publishing agreement
Your responses to the financial questionnaire should include all anticipated costs and should state other sources of funding, including book advances. Priority is given to projects that have not been supported by a significant advance.
The writing sample can be from your work in progress or from a previously published essay, article, or book.
Proof of a publishing agreement may be a contract, written statement from your editor/publisher, or any exchange that demonstrates an intent to publish your work upon completion.
The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM EST on March 31, 2026.
Apply here.
Winners of the 2026 Silvers Grants will be notified in the first week of August. For inquiries, please contact grants@silversfoundation.org.
