Submissions are being accepted through September 30, 2021 for the the Ashley Bryan Fellowships, which support emerging Maine writers who are Black, people of color, and/or members of one of the Wabanaki Nations or other Native peoples. Nominations are also open through September 17 (though nominations are not necessary to apply). These fellowships provide a five-year Find Maine Writers membership, free workshops, and other benefits. Please see the application page for full eligibility and submission guidelines.

• Ashley Bryan Fellowship Information

Submissions are being accepted through September 17, 2021 for the Dibner Fellowship and the Christina Baker Kline Scholarships. Dibners provide for free attendance at either the Harvest Writers Retreat OR a five or ten-week fall workshop. The Baker Kline Scholarships provide a free MWPA membership plus two free or two-session workshops.

The Dibner is open to Maine residents (1) who have not published a full-length book and (2) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of the application. The Baker Kline Scholarships are open to all Maine residents.

• Dibner Fellowship Information

• Baker Kline Scholarship Information

Submissions are being accepted through April 1, 2021 for the Dibner Fellowship.

Open to Maine residents* (1) who have not published a full-length book and (2) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of the application. *Both full-time and part-time Maine residents are eligible to apply (see guidellines for details).

Please read carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will find full, detailed submission guidelines once you click the SUBMIT button below.

• No email or mail submissions will be accepted.

• Submissions must be made via Submittable.

• Receipt of applications will be confirmed via email.

• Winners will be announced as quickly as possible after the deadline; please allow at least two weeks.

Submissions are being accepted through April 1, 2021 for the Dibner Fellowship.

Open to Maine residents* (1) who have not published a full-length book and (2) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of the application. *Both full-time and part-time Maine residents are eligible to apply (see guidellines for details).

Please read carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will find full, detailed submission guidelines once you click the SUBMIT button below.

• No email or mail submissions will be accepted.

• Submissions must be made via Submittable.

• Receipt of applications will be confirmed via email.

• Winners will be announced as quickly as possible after the deadline; please allow at least two weeks.