Deadlines
American Poetry Review
STANLEY KUNITZ MEMORIAL PRIZE
A prize of $1,000 and publication in American Poetry Review is given annually for a poem by a poet under the age of 40. The editors will judge. Submit up to three poems totaling no more than three pages with a $15 entry fee, which includes a copy of the prize issue, by May 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines. (SEE RECENT WINNERS.)
American Poetry Review, Stanley Kunitz Memorial Prize, 320 South Broad Street, Hamilton #313, Philadelphia, PA 19102.www.aprweb.org
American-Scandinavian Foundation
TRANSLATION PRIZES
A prize of $2,500 and publication of an excerpt in Scandinavian Review is given annually for an English translation of a work of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction written in a Nordic language. In addition, a prize of $2,000 and publication is awarded to a translator whose literary translations have not previously been published. Translations of works by Scandinavian authors born after 1800 that have not been published in English are eligible. Submit up to 25 pages of poetry or 50 pages of prose, one copy of the original work, and a curriculum vitae by June 15. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines. (SEE RECENT WINNERS.)
American-Scandinavian Foundation, Translation Prizes, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. (212) 779-3587. info@amscan.orgwww.amscan.org
American Short Fiction
SHORT STORY CONTEST
A prize of $1,000 and publication in American Short Fiction is given annually for a short story. Submit a story of 2,000 to 6,500 words with a $20 entry fee by June 1. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
American Short Fiction, Short Story Contest, P.O. Box 4152, Austin, TX 78765. Adeena Reitberger, Coeditor. editors@americanshortfiction.orgwww.americanshortfiction.org
Anhinga Press
ANHINGA–ROBERT DANA PRIZE FOR POETRY
A prize of $2,000, publication by Anhinga Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner is also invited to participate in a reading tour at select colleges in Florida. Eduardo C. Corral will judge. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee ($28 for electronic submissions) by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Anhinga Press, Anhinga–Robert Dana Prize for Poetry, P.O. Box 3665, Tallahassee, FL 32315. Kristine Snodgrass, Codirector. info@anhinga.orgwww.anhingapress.org
Artist Trust
GRANTS FOR ARTIST PROJECTS
Grants of up to $1,500 each are given annually to poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers who are residents of Washington State. Students enrolled in a degree-granting program are ineligible. Submit a writing sample of up to 12 pages with a project description, synopsis, budget, and résumé by May 15. There is no application fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Artist Trust, Grants for Artist Projects, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Owen David, Contact. info@artisttrust.orgartisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/money
Autumn House Press
LITERARY PRIZES
Three prizes of $1,000 each and publication by Autumn House Press are given annually for a poetry collection, a book of fiction, and a book of creative nonfiction. Each winner also receives a $1,500 travel and publicity grant. Alberto Ríos will judge in poetry, Amina Gautier will judge in fiction, and Alison Hawthorne Deming will judge in nonfiction. Submit a manuscript of 50 to 80 pages of poetry or 200 to 300 pages of prose with a $30 entry fee by June 30. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Autumn House Press, Literary Prizes, 5530 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. info@autumnhouse.orgwww.autumnhouse.org
Backwaters Press
BACKWATERS PRIZE
A prize of $2,500 and publication by Backwaters Press is given annually for a poetry collection. Bob Hicok will judge. Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 60 to 85 pages with a $30 entry fee by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines. (SEE RECENT WINNERS.)
Backwaters Press, Backwaters Prize, 1124 Pacific Street No. 8392, Omaha, NE 68108. (402) 451-4052. Michael Catherwood, Editor.www.thebackwaterspress.org
Bard College
BARD FICTION PRIZE
A prize of $30,000 and a one-semester appointment as writer-in-residence at Bard College is given annually to a U.S. fiction writer under the age of 40. The recipient must give at least one public lecture and meet informally with students but is not expected to teach traditional courses. Submit three copies of a published book of fiction, a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae by June 15. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines
Bard College, Bard Fiction Prize, P.O. Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. (845) 758-7087. bfp@bard.eduwww.bard.edu/bfp
Barrow Street Press
BOOK PRIZE
A prize of $1,500 and publication
