Got Ten Minutes? Apply for a $1000 Grant

Don't you wish someone would come along, believe in your idea, and write a check to help make it a reality? Well, check out The Awesome Foundation. Every month, the organization gives out one thousand dollar grants, with no strings attached.

I heard about the group through the amazing C. Hope Clark, who regularly blogs and tweets opportunities for writers. Definitely follow her at @hopeclark. If someone gave you $1000, how would it help you further your publishing dreams?

Here's how The Awesome Foundation works: members of The Awesome Foundation form chapters, with each member committing to donate $100 per month toward grants. Depending on its size, clubs might offer one grant a month, or more. Clubs gather to read through the pool of applicants and vote to select the recipient. Some clubs interview applicants, some don't.

The online application will take only about ten minutes. You give a brief description of your project and what you'd use the money for. That's it.

Check out the frequently asked questions if you want to understand more about how it works, or scroll through the Awesome blog to see who chapters have given grants to recently.

Do you think you might apply? What would you do with a thousand dollars for your project?

14 comments:

  1. I've never heard of this. I'll have to take a look. Many times, I figure I don't qualify for such things.

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  2. I imagine some of these chapters must be interested in literary endeavors. Give it a try--it can't hurt. I think your memoir would be a good fit.

    ~Debbie

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  3. Oooh, I just applied. Not expecting much, but hey, gotta be in it to win it! Thanks, as always, Debbie!

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  4. It's nice when something doesn't cost anything and is quick, too! I hope there are some chapters that love what you write!

    ~Debbie

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  5. This is terrific information, Deborah. Thanks for ferreting it out and passing it along.

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  6. It's so fun to come across things like this!

    ~Debbie

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  7. info now broadcast to my email contacts. Hoping for the best. Thanks again, Deborah. What would we do without you?

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  8. Thanks so much for spreading the word, Jack! Hopefully some writers out there can find the funds they need.

    ~Debbie

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  9. Thanks for the info, Debbie! I did a RT of this.

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  10. Thanks for the RT, Todd. I hope you give the grant a try. You never know what could happen.

    ~Debbie

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  11. What useful links and info...thanks so much, Deborah. I'm bookmarking it now!
    http://4ambassadorsofchrist.blogspot.com/

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  12. I hope you get a response, Jarm!

    ~Debbie

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  13. Debbie, this was great and funny! I love the site and have joined the blog. Although I'm self-publishing, that doesn't mean that I don't have to pitch my book. I will have to pitch my novel to EVERYONE! This site will be a huge help. Thank you. Oh, and by the way, the best of luck with your pitch. I know that you'll be fabulous!

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  14. I wish you the best with your application, Leah. And thanks for the good wishes!

    ~Debbie

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