Grant opportunity
Diverse Worlds Grant 2026
The Speculative Literature Foundation is supporting a book-length speculative-fiction project that meaningfully depicts a diverse world.
- Funder
- Speculative Literature Foundation
- Applications close 31 July 2026
- Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 500 grant
- Applicant
- Writers developing book-length speculative fiction that presents a diverse world, regardless of personal background.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Speculative Literature Foundation is supporting a book-length speculative-fiction project that meaningfully depicts a diverse world.
Who can apply
Writers developing book-length speculative fiction that presents a diverse world, regardless of personal background.
What it supports
- Book-length speculative fiction.
- World-building that represents meaningful forms of diversity.
Funding and duration
- One USD 500 grant is offered through this route.
Applications close 31 July 2026
Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Follow the Diverse Worlds instructions and submit the required materials during July.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Speculative Literature Foundation is supporting a book-length speculative-fiction project that meaningfully depicts a diverse world. The grant recognises ambitious speculative world-building and is open regardless of the writer's background. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Writers developing book-length speculative fiction that presents a diverse world, regardless of personal background.
Funding and benefits
One USD 500 grant is offered through this route.
Themes and supported activities
Book-length speculative fiction.
World-building that represents meaningful forms of diversity.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 July 2026: Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Follow the Diverse Worlds instructions and submit the required materials during July.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.