The de Groot Foundation

Investing in Writers & the Literary Arts

 

  • Fellowships
    • de Groot Visiting Fellowships at the American Library in Paris
    • The American Library in Paris Writer-in-Residence Program
    • Pen Parentis Fellowship
  • Grants
    • Grants for Writers
    • Director’s Grants
    • COURAGE to WRITE Grantees & Finalists
      • 2024 Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists
      • 2023 Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists
      • 2022 Grantees, Writers of Note & Finalists
    • LANDO Grantees & Finalists
      • 2024 Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists
      • 2023 Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists
    • Grants for Writers Archives
  • Competitions
    • Desperate Literature
    • Past Awards
      • First Pages Prize
  • Celebrating Authors
    • New & Noteworthy
    • FAWCO Target Projects
    • Global Investigative Journalism – The Dial
    • Pen Parentis Literary Salons
    • Geneva Writers Group
    • Writing Forward – IWWG
    • Possible Futures – Angers Literary Festival
  • Other Projects
    • Bioethics & Humanities in Health Care
    • 99 Media
    • Scholarships
    • Community Theater
    • Women’s Health
    • Past Projects
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FAWCO Target Projects

We are delighted to support FAWCO's 2026-2028 Target Project with the Power Her Path Pacific Links Foundation. We are providing the challenge grant in honor of Janelle Mason.

Janelle Mason was a dedicated and deeply engaged member of the FAWCO community, known for her warmth, generosity, and commitment to supporting others. She served on the FAWCO Board as Secretary from 2008–2009 and was elected 2nd Vice President for the 2009–2011 term, playing a key role in connecting member clubs and strengthening the organization.

Beyond her leadership within FAWCO, Janelle devoted her career to education—teaching, mentoring, and supporting students across a range of settings, including her work as an English teacher and educator in both the United States and Switzerland.

This matching grant has been established in her honor, reflecting the values she embodied and her belief in creating opportunities for others.

Power Her Path…

May 1, 2026

We're delighted to support FAWCO's 2026-2028 Target Project: Power Her Path with the Pacific Links Foundation by funding a challenge grant in memory of our friend, Janelle Mason. Every three years, ... [Read More]

Meet Kendra Valentine, the Literacy is Our Legacy Award Winner!

March 26, 2026

Headshot of the Literacy is Our Legacy Writers Award Winner Kendra Valentine. She is looking at the camera in front of a yellow background, wearing a white button up shirt and glasses. Her long hair is tied to the side.

Congratulations Kendra Valentine, the winner of The de Groot Foundation Literacy is our Legacy Aspiring Writers Award! "Frozen Assets" explores Kendra’s fertility journey as a 40-year-old Black ... [Read More]

Literacy is our Legacy Award

January 20, 2026

The de Groot Foundation Literacy is Our Legacy Aspiring Writers Award with the FAWCO Foundation is now open! The deadline to apply is January 27, 2026. This award is open to writers who are members ... [Read More]

Awesome Blossoms

October 20, 2023

The de Groot Foundation helps launch the FAWCO 2023-2025 Target Project with a $10,000 challenge grant. "Our Natural Environment, Empowering Women and Girls to Ensure a Sustainable Future" The ... [Read More]

Prior FAWCO Projects

October 20, 2022

Prior FAWCO Projects supported by The de Groot Foundation: FAWCO Target Project: Education Empowering Women and Girls Through Knowledge and Skills The FAWCO Target Project is a sustainable ... [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.

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