Grantee-Partner Profiles

The Poetry Foundation’s grantmaking supports poetry and cultural nonprofits throughout the United States, including the territories. Grantee-partners consist of poetry presses, publications, and organizations that support underserved communities of poets and writers.

Our grantee-partner profiles explore these unique organizations individually, providing a glimpse into their impact on their communities. 

Showing 1-20 of 40 grantee-partner profiles
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    Bamboo Ridge Press is Hawai‘i's longest-running independent literary small press, celebrated for publishing one of the nation's oldest continuously running literary journals.

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    Reading Between the Lines (RBL) aims to mitigate the effects of institutional racism and mass incarceration by exposing people involved in the justice system to a lifeline of culture, conversation, analysis, and exploration of works of poetry and other creative genres. 

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    Infrarrealista Review elevates Central-Texan artists and activates appreciation for expression by publishing local writers and cultivating a culture that connects local political issues with the arts to create a sustainable cultural economy.

    An adult, Amber Isaac, reading a poem at a bookstore with several adults watching.
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    Lucky Jefferson is dedicated to building a literary community by centering emerging voices, offering accessible educational programs, and producing innovative publications.

    Two students participate in Lucky Jefferson's Writing Our World zine making workshop. Their heads are lowered as they cut out paper for zines.
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    One Book One New Orleans increases access to books and improves literacy skills through strategic outreach to adults with low literacy, adults and youth who are incarcerated, and those with visual impairment.

    Two adults holding books that say "Black Creole Chronicles'
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    Words Without Borders cultivates global awareness by expanding access to international writing and creating a bridge between readers, writers, and translators. 

    Adult standing in front of a screen projecting an image of herself with the caption In Africa with Angela Davis, 2013
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    MacDowell provides artists at all stages of their careers with an inspiring residential environment in which to produce enduring works of the creative imagination without interruption.

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    Shout Mouse Press is a nonprofit writing and publishing program to coach young people from marginalized communities as they write their own stories for professional publication and broad distribution. 

    Large group of youth authors who wrote the Mini Mirrors book series and their story coaches, with one author holding a giant megaphone with the words “Amplify Youth Voices” on the side.
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    Artes de México en Utah offers community conversations, workshops, and events that connect Latine people to their roots, build cross-cultural competence, and foster pride in multicultural heritage through creative outlets. 

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    WordPlay Cincy creates opportunities for children, teens, and young adults in Cincinnati, Ohio, to fulfill their potential through creative expression.

    Adult in front of  a chalkboard with preteens in the background. Text reads WordPlay Cincy Spring 2024 Equity In Verse Grantee-Partner.
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    One of the first poetry-dedicated publishing houses in the United States, Alice James Books focuses on supporting artists whose voices have been marginalized or who offer overlooked perspectives.

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    Mass Poetry delivers free poetry programs to underserved audiences in libraries, community centers, museums, and schools. 

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    Established in 1996 to remedy the underrepresentation and isolation of Black poets in the literary landscape

    Black and white photo of Jennifer Falú, wearing a black beanie and thick-rimmed glasses, reading at a podium. In front of her are workshop attendees, who see from behind. Text reads Cave Canem Fall 2023 Equity in Verse Grantee-Partner.