Please use the guidelines and application that are available online. You may also contact our New York City or Los Angeles offices to request that an application be mailed to you. Completed applications must be mailed or faxed to the office appropriate for your location.
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Advanced SearchThank you for your interest in the Readings/Workshops program (R/W), which supports writers who give readings and workshops at community venues in New York State and California, and Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Seattle, Tucson, and Washington, D.C.
Please see our guidelines for instructions regarding the application process. If you cannot find the information you are looking for in this FAQ, or if you have additional questions, please call or e-mail the appropriate office.
For events taking place in New York State, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, or Washington, D.C.:
Poets & Writers
90 Broad St., Suite 2100
New York, NY 10004
Fax: (212) 226-3963
Phone: (212) 226-3586
Email: rwny@pw.org
For events taking place in California, Houston, Seattle, or Tucson:
Poets & Writers
2035 Westwood Blvd., Suite 211
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Fax: (310) 481-7193
Phone: (310) 481-7195
Email: cainfo@pw.org
General
How do I apply for funding?
When is the application deadline?
Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be received eight weeks prior to the event, but we encourage you to send them in earlier. (Our fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. All applications for the next fiscal year received before May 1 will be held and processed shortly before July 1.) You may apply for a series of events all at once or separately throughout the year.
Application
How will I know if my application has been approved?
We review applications within two to three weeks of receiving them. If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation form for each writer, which you should review for accuracy. You will receive a letter of explanation if the grant has not been approved, or a phone call or e-mail requesting more information if the grant is still pending. If you have not heard from our office a month after submitting your application, please call to confirm that we have received it. (This is especially recommended if you have faxed us your application.)
What if my organization isn't able to make a 1:1 match?
Our goal is to have the organizations we work with match our portion of the writer's fee. However, we assess the needs and the capabilities of each organization and evaluate applications accordingly.
Can my match be in kind (i.e. can I provide travel, lodging, etc. in lieu of cash)?
No. We do not accept in-kind contributions as matching fees. However, you can provide in-kind contributions in addition to a cash match. Also, writers may use the cash match for expenses such as travel and lodging if they choose.
When will I receive the writer's check and the required reporting materials?
If your grant has been approved, you will receive the check for the writer along with evaluation forms for you and for the writer approximately three to six days before the event. As the sponsoring organization, you are responsible for giving the check and Writer's Report form to the writer.
What if we do not receive the checks and reporting materials prior to the event?
Please notify us as soon as possible. We will put a stop on the check and issue a new check, which may take a week or two to process. Please make sure to provide us with a reliable address (some project directors prefer to give us their home addresses). If the original check arrives after the new check is issued, please return it to the appropriate P&W office.
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