The de Groot Foundation

Investing in Writers & the Literary Arts

 

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

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Composite of author Anthony Aycock and his new book. Anthony's headshot is on the left, where he is looking at the camera in a button up and tie with round glasses on. The cover of his forthcoming book, JUST PLAIN FILTHY: THE STORY BEHIND BOOK BANNING'S TRIAL OF THE CENTURY, is on the right. The cover shows a plain book page on top of a wood background where "just plain filthy" has a chunk of black highlighted in between, as if blacking out the banned words. "Anthony Aycock" is stamped in red in the top right corner.

On June 11, 2026, Director's Grant Recipient & COURAGE to WRITE Writer of Note Anthony Aycock's ... [Read More]

Composite of author Jason Prokowiew and his new book. Jason's headshot is on the left, where he is sitting outside in a blue jacket with his hands in front of him. The cover of his forthcoming book, WAR BOYS, is on the right. The cover shows a blue-toned image of his father as a child. White text at the top has a quote that reads "'Astonishing... a tour de force that is both compelling and deeply moving.' -Dan Chaon, author of ONE OF US." The title, WAR BOYS: A FATHER AND SON MEMOIR is in large white text.

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

Coming soon: September 1, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Abdelrahman ElGendy's memoir, Huna: A ... [Read More]

Coming soon: October 6, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Sophia Huneycutt's novel, The House Built on ... [Read More]

Pre-order: October 15, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Anthony Hudson's book, Lamp Back: Plays and ... [Read More]

Pre-order: October 27, 2026! LANDO grantee Elena Dudum's memoir, They Told Me Back Home Would Be ... [Read More]

On November 17, 2026, COURAGE to WRITE Grantee Azra Liaqat Khan’s memoir, Mona: An Immodest Memoir ... [Read More]

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

Published on March 24, 2026! Past American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow Rhae Lynn Barnes' novel, ... [Read More]

Investing in Writers & the Literary Arts

The de Groot Foundation

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The de Groot Foundation is a private 501(C)(3) grant making foundation located in the United States that supports writers and the literary arts.