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"Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing is sponsored by Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. Major fellowship for established Australian writers to undertake ambitious non-fiction projects of national significance.
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Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing One Fellowship will be awarded each year to create a significant new work. For this year, applicants must submit a description of their intended project accompanied by a writing sample from the proposed Fellowship project to demonstrate their literary merit.
Applications will be accepted for the following literary genres: writing on the environment; and other genres which contribute to the national discussion/polemic. As the Fellowship is intended to support one writer, joint applications are not eligible. Projects should start after Monday 2 November 2026.
The project should span up to 12 months. A project of one or two months is not regarded as a substantial Fellowship activity. This Fellowship will not replace any advance offered under the usual terms of a publishing contract.
To be eligible to apply for this grant, applicants must: Have previously published at least two full-length books of their own creative writing (of which one book may be self-published) Secured a contract from an Australian-based book publisher OR a letter of interest/intent to publish from an Australian-based book publisher Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident Any overdue Cultural Fund grants must be acquitted Submit your application by the closing date and time via the online SmartyGrants system Applicants may submit only one application per round Incomplete or late applications will not be considered More information and contact For further information, see our Frequently Asked Questions .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Mid-career or established Australian writers with demonstrated track record. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $80,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing is funded by Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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