Grants FAQ

Who is eligible to apply for the Poetry Foundation grants?

Does the Foundation award grants to individual poets or other artists?

Are grants limited to organizations based in Chicago only?

Is a 501(c)(3) designation required to apply?

Does the Poetry Foundation fund presses and publications?

Is there a matching requirement for Poetry Foundation grants?

Are there types of projects the Foundation does not fund?

How much funding may we request?

How do I access the application and/or register as a new user in the online grantee portal?

How do I reset my password in the Poetry Foundation’s online grantee portal?

Who can I contact about my proposal?

Who will be evaluating the grant applications?

How long will it take for the Foundation to make funding decisions?

Are there branded assets my organization can use to publicize the grant we received?