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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current SCBWI members planning to self-publish a book. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Independently Published Pre-publication Grant are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Independently Published Pre-publication Grant is funded by Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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