Frequently Asked Questions THE APPLICATION: To whom should I address my letter of application? Dear Selection Committee. May I apply using my pen name? No. Please use your legal name. In the ... [Read More]
Courage to Write
The de Groot Foundation LANDO & COURAGE to WRITE Grants
Need a motivational boost to further a writing project? The de Groot Foundation LANDO & COURAGE to WRITE Grants are designed to do just that! Writing takes focus, courage, commitment and time. These grants provide a monetary respite to inspire you to move towards completing a work in progress.
In the spring of 2023, The de Groot foundation will award ten grants of $7,000.00 each.
- Three LANDO grants of $7,000 each to writers exploring immigrant/refugee issues and experiences in any genre. The de Groot Foundation is thrilled to partner this year with Barry Lando, award-winning, former 60 Minutes investigative journalist, to award the LANDO GRANTS to writers exploring migration, immigration and refugee issues, challenges and solutions.
- Seven COURAGE to WRITE grants of $7,000 each to writers writing in any genre.
- Up to ten Writer of Note grants of $1,500 each. Writer of Note awardees are selected from the pool of finalists for the LANDO and COURAGE to WRITE grants.
Applications are now open. Click below to apply for a LANDO or COURAGE to WRITE grant. We look forward to learning about you and your project.
For inspiration learn more about the 2022 Courage to Write awardees here.
LANDO Grants for Migration, Immigration & Refugee Writing
The de Groot Foundation is thrilled to collaborate with Barry Lando, award winning investigative journalist and former 60 Minutes producer, to create the LANDO grant awards for migration, immigration ... [Read More]
COURAGE to WRITE & LANDO Grants
The COURAGE to WRITE and LANDO grants are now open for submission. Please review guidelines and apply by February 15, 2023. We look forward to learning about you and your work. . ... [Read More]
FINALISTS chosen for the COURAGE to WRITE Grants!
The 2022 COURAGE to WRITE selection committee loved reading your applications! So many exciting and important projects. Inspring! Thirty-three finalists have been chosen. In honor of our inaugural ... [Read More]