Don't miss out on any important opportunities -- use these lists of short story contest, grant, residency deadlines to stay on top of writing opportunities. Then review short story contest tips to prepare a successful application.
You might also check out articles on this site on how to publish your short stories -- and how to know if you're even ready to publish.
To submit the names of any short story contests that I have missed, please email me at fictionwriting.guide@about.com. And read our criteria for judging whether a contest is legitimate or a writing scam.