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AWP Programs & Awards
Below you will find a list of programs and awards sponsored by the Association of Writers & Writing Organizations that are open for submissions. New programs will be added as they become available. To stay informed when new programs open, subscribe to our newsletter.
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Conference & Bookfair
Awards
George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature
Fellowships
AWP's fellowship programs are currently closed for applications and will reopen in fall 2026.
Due extensive cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts, the AWP HBCU and Tribal Colleges & Universites Fellowship Programs have lost substantial funding. To help us continue these crucial programs, you can donate to them directly.
Writer to Writer Mentorship Program
Mentee applications are currently closed and will reopen in spring 2026.