FAQ'S

What is the Elizabeth George Foundation?

The Elizabeth George Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides grants to writers and to organizations benefiting disadvantaged youth.

Who is eligible for a grant?

Grants are given yearly to unpublished fiction writers, to poets, to short story writers, to emerging playwrights, and to emerging non-fiction writers.  Applicants must be current residents of the United States.

How do I submit my application?

1).  You begin the process by requesting a brochure via mail.

2).  After reviewing the requirements as stated in the brochure and having made the decision to apply, you     

       follow the guidelines laid out in the brochure and send your application material in early June.

3).  Your completed package of materials must be received by July 1st.  

       DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE DAY! Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.  

       No applications with unsigned letters will be accepted. A type-written signature is not a legal signature.

How long does the application process take?

The application process takes about 6 months.

How will my work be evaluated?

Your work will be read first by a subcommittee of professionals that can comprise  board members, published novelists, former recipients and Elizabeth George.  Applicants that are selected  move on to Stage II, and are so informed in mid-July.

How are the grant recipients selected?

The board of trustees as individuals read all completed materials submitted by Stage II applicants.  They then meet in early December both to discuss and to decide upon grant recipients.

When are grant checks mailed?

Grant checks are sent out in early January.