Grants for Lesbian Artists and Writers
The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is looking for applicants for its two major grant programs for individuals - the Astraea Visual Arts Fund, and the Lesbian Writers Fund.
Astraea Visual Arts Fund Deadline: Wednesday 3/15/06
Recognizes the work of contemporary lesbian visual artists within the U.S. Two awards are made in the amount of $2,500 each. This fund does not include film or photography.
Lesbian Writers Fund Deadline: Friday 6/30/06
For emerging lesbian poets and fiction writers within the U.S. One award is made in each category, in the amount of $10,000 each. Additional smaller awards are made to runners-up.
For a copy of guidelines and application for the above grants, please contact Astraea at: 212-529-8021, ext. 22 or via email at: grants@astraeafoundation.org.
Guidelines and application forms are also available online.
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grantmaking and philanthropic advocacy programs help lesbians and allied communities challenge oppression and claim their human rights.