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2026 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships is sponsored by The Poetry Foundation. One of the largest awards available to emerging poets in the United States, these fellowships are intended to support exceptional young poets who demonstrate a clear and sustained commitment to the craft. The foundation awards five fellowships annually to support poets at any stage of their career between the ages of 21 and 31.
Geographic focus: United States
Focus areas: Poetry, Creative Writing, Emerging Artists
Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $27,000; eligibility guidance Applicants must be between 21 and 31 years of age in 2026 (turning 21 or 31 at any time in 2026) and must be US citizens or current residents of the US. Priority is given to poets who have not had substantial institutional support.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicants must be between 21 and 31 years of age in 2026 (turning 21 or 31 at any time in 2026) and must be US citizens or current residents of the US. Priority is given to poets who have not had substantial institutional support. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $27,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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