Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops program pays fees to writers who participate in public readings or teach creative writing workshops in diverse community settings in New York State. Please plan to apply according to the following schedule:
- For events taking place July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, applications accepted May 1 to May 31, 2026
- For events taking place October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, applications accepted August 1 to August 31, 2026
- For events taking place January 1, 2027 - March 31, 2027, applications accepted November 1 to November 30, 2026
- For events taking place April 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027, applications accepted February 1 to February 28, 2027
All application periods open one month prior to the due date.
New applicants, please read our Applicant Toolkit before applying. For additional program guidelines and FAQs, please visit our website.
Readings & Workshops Mini-Grants
Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops program pays fees to writers who participate in public readings or teach creative writing workshops in diverse community settings in New York State. Please plan to apply according to the following schedule:
- For events taking place July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, applications accepted May 1 to May 31, 2026
- For events taking place October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, applications accepted August 1 to August 31, 2026
- For events taking place January 1, 2027 - March 31, 2027, applications accepted November 1 to November 30, 2026
- For events taking place April 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027, applications accepted February 1 to February 28, 2027
All application periods open one month prior to the due date.
New applicants, please read our Applicant Toolkit before applying. For additional program guidelines and FAQs, please visit our website.