42 Miles Press
POETRY AWARD
A prize of $1,000, publication by 42 Miles Press, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner is also invited to give a reading at University of Indiana South Bend in fall 2025. David Dodd Lee will judge. Current or former students at Indiana University South Bend are ineligible. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 120 pages with a $25 entry fee by June 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
42 Miles Press, Poetry Award, Indiana University South Bend, English Department, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, P.O. Box 7111, South Bend, IN 46634. 42milespress@gmail.com
American Poetry Review
STANLEY KUNITZ MEMORIAL PRIZE
A prize of $1,000 and publication in American Poetry Review is given annually for a single poem by a poet under the age of 40. The editors will judge. Submit up to three poems totaling no more than three pages with a $15 entry fee, which includes a copy of the prize issue, by May 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines. (SEE RECENT WINNERS.)
American Poetry Review, Stanley Kunitz Memorial Prize, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215) 309-3722. Mike Duffy, Business Manager. duffym@aprweb.org
American Short Fiction
HALIFAX RANCH FICTION PRIZE
A prize of $2,500 and publication in American Short Fiction is given annually for a short story. The winner also receives a weeklong, all-expensespaid writing retreat at the Tasajillo Residency in Kyle, Texas. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of 2,000 to 6,500 words with a $20 entry fee, which includes a copy of the prize issue, by June 1. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
American Short Fiction, Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize, P.O. Box 4152, Austin, TX 78765. Adeena Reitberger, Coeditor. editors@americanshortfiction.org
Anhinga Press
ANHINGA PRIZE FOR POETRY
A prize of $1,000, publication by Anhinga Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a $28 entry fee by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Anhinga Press, Anhinga Prize for Poetry, P.O. Box 3665, Tallahassee, FL 32315. Kristine Snodgrass, Codirector. info@anhinga.org
Anthology Magazine
ANTHOLOGY POETRY COMPETITION
A prize of €1,000 (approximately $1,090) and publication in, plus a subscription to, Anthology Magazine is given annually for a single poem. Rachael Hegarty will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a poem of no more than 40 lines with a €15 (approximately $16) entry fee by the early bird deadline of June 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Anthology Magazine, Anthology Poetry Competition, 1 Willow Court, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland V94 C9XV. Edel Cassidy, Editor and Publisher. competitions.anthology@gmail.com
Artist Trust
GRANTS FOR ARTISTS’ PROGRESS
Grants of $1,500 each will be given annually to poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers who are residents of Washington State. Students enrolled in a degree-granting program are ineligible. Using only the online submission system, submit a writing sample of up to 10 pages of poetry, prose, or hybridgenre work with a project description, a statement about how funding will contribute to the progress of the applicant’s work, and a brief bio by June 21. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Artist Trust, Grants for Artists’ Progress, 1835 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. (206) 467-8734, ext. 20. Luther Hughes, Program Codirector. luther@artisttrust.org
artisttrust.org/grants/grants-for-artists-progress
Autumn House Press
POETRY PRIZE
A prize of $1,000 and publication by Autumn House Press is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives a $1,500 travel and publicity grant. Kazim Ali will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 50 to 80 pages with a $35 entry fee (fee may be waived for
