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The Independently Published Pre-publication Grant is a grant from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) that funds the costs of self-publishing a children's book. The program provides $2,500 to offset self-publishing expenses, including hiring editors, proofreaders, and copyeditors, as well as printing and shipping costs.
Applicants are evaluated on the quality of their synopsis and the strength of their business plan. Eligible applicants must be current SCBWI members at both the time of submission and the time of award announcement. Submissions are accepted each year during the month of November.
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Independently Published Pre-publication Grant – SCBWI Awards & Grants for Independently Published Independently Published Pre-publication Grant Provides $2,500 to help offset the price of self-publishing. Submissions OPEN from November 1 through November 30. Access the submission form through the AWARDS tab on your MEMBER HOME.
You must be a current SCBWI member when your work is submitted and when the award is announced.
Money from the grant must be used to self-publish your book, including but not limited to: Hiring content editors, proofreaders, and copyeditors Printing and shipping costs Grants will be awarded based on: Quality and professionalism of your synopsis Strength of your business plan A brief cover letter with the name of your proposed book, a 1-2 paragraph synopsis, your publication timeline, a short bio, a 1 page business plan of how the grant money will used, and 2-3 sentences about why you have chosen to self-publish this book.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Cover letter with book title
1-2 paragraph synopsis of the book
Publication timeline
Brief biographical statement
One-page business plan detailing how funds will be used
2-3 sentences explaining your choice to self-publish
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Current SCBWI members at both submission and award announcement time who have a children's book project to self-publish. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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