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The de Groot Foundation is passionate about investing in writers and the literary arts.

Learn about our recent COURAGE to WRITE and LANDO grantees.

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Graphic of author Nikesha Elise Williams smiling in all black and big red earrings in front of a white background. The cover of her new book, The Seven Daughters of Dupree, is next to her.

Congratulations! Director's Grant Recipient Nikesha Elise William's novel, The Seven Daughters of ... [Read More]

In March 2026, Director's Grant Recipient Gary V. Powell's collection of stories, Men in Love, will ... [Read More]

Coming soon: March 2026! Past American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow Rhae Lynn Barnes' novel, ... [Read More]

Coming out on April 21, 2026! Director's Grant Recipient Patrick Strickland’s story collection, A ... [Read More]

Pre-order: May 2026! Director's Grant Recipient Vanessa Hua's novel, Coyoteland, will be published ... [Read More]

On June 11, 2026, Director's Grant Recipient Anthony Aycock's nonfiction book, Just Plain Filthy: ... [Read More]

Pre-order for July 1, 2026! LANDO finalist Jason Prokowiew's book, War Boys: A Father and Son ... [Read More]

Published January 13th, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE finalist Svetlana Satchkova's novel, The Undead: A ... [Read More]

Published January 6, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Max Watman's novel, Tomorrow, the War, was ... [Read More]