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Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (WEAF) is sponsored by American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). WEAF offers grants to professional independent writers who, because of illness, disability, natural disaster, or professional crisis, are unable to work. It aims to help established freelance writers who have a record of past professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained period of years.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Established freelance writers with a record of past professional freelance nonfiction writing who are unable to work due to advanced age, illness, disability, a natural disaster, or an extraordinary professional crisis. Not for beginning freelancers or funding works-in-progress. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (over $400,000 awarded in total since inception). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (WEAF) is funded by American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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