Boston Writers of Color: Literary Support Program
GrubStreet's Boston Writers of Color program is excited to offer stipends for BIPOC writers. The funds are to be used for submissions, contests, fellowships, retreats, expenses for writing needs, and any other literary opportunities. To apply, please complete and submit this online form below. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, and will be reviewed every 4-5 weeks at the time of your submitted application. If you have a time-sensitive need, you can indicate that below. Funding will be issued a paper check or electronic payment. Applicants must be in the US, and may reapply after six months.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
E-mail
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Are you U.S. Based?
Yes
No
Yes, but I'm an international student with a U.S. address
Are you a Boston Writers of Color Group member? (Check all that apply)
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Yes, in the Facebook group
Yes, in the MeetUp Group
Yes, I'm subscribed to the BWOC newsletter
Yes, on GrubStreet's website
NO (We highly encourage you to join our community before continuing at https://grubstreet.org/programs/boston-writers-of-color/)
Have you previously applied to this funding?
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Yes, it has been 6+ months since I last applied
No
Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, person of color)?
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Yes
No
Please indicate your need. We cannot guarantee that you will receive the amount you choose, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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$125-$175 (general submission fees, supplies, etc.)
$150-$200 (Workshop expenses, travel, conferences, submission fees, etc.)
$150-$200 (Support for 2024 Muse & The Marketplace)
We respond within 4-5 weeks, but if you have a time-sensitive need, please elaborate with the proposed response date. *For the Muse 2024 need, we will respond within a week.*
In 1-2 paragraphs, tell us about yourself and your writing, and how you hope to use these funds:
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Please upload a 3-page sample of your writing (published or unpublished):
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How do you identify within the literary community? (Select all that apply)
Poet
Fiction Writer
Creative Non-fiction Writer
Journalist
Screenwriter
Playwright
Songwriter
Translator
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Age
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