- Nebraska Arts Council Literature Award -- November 15
The Individual Artist Fellowships program (IAF) recognizes exemplary achievements by originating artists. The grant is designed to reward artists for work that has already been completed: see site for full details. No entry fee. - Ramble Underground Short Fiction Contest -- November 15
Publication in Ramble Underground and cash awards, the amount of which varies with the number of entries (a minimum of $50). Apply online; 2500 words max. $6 entry fee. - The Story Prize -- November 15
A prize of $20,000 for a collection of short fiction written in English and published in the past year. Publishers, authors, or agents may enter eligible works of short fiction. $75.00 entry fee for each work. - Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award -- November 17
Three prizes of $10,000 each are given annually to writers of African descent to honor a book of fiction, a first book of fiction, and a book of creative nonfiction published in the current year. Two finalists in each category will receive $5,000 each. Publishers may submit a novel, novella, short story collection, or memoir. Send an SASE, call, e-mail, or visit the site for application and complete guidelines. Hurston/Wright Foundation, 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 531, Hyattsville, MD 20782. $25 entry fee. - Arrowhead Regional Arts Council McKnight/ARAC Individual Artist Grants -- November 28
Six fellowships of up to $4,000 to pursue a specific opportunity. See site for details. No entry fee. - Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation Short Fiction Competition -- November 30
A prize of at least $1,000 is given every three years for a short story that presents the gay and lesbian lifestyle in a positive manner and is based on a historic person or event. Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation, Short Fiction Competition, PMB 503, 31855 Date Palm Drive, Suite 3, Cathedral City, CA 92234. No entry fee. - Fish International Short Story Prize -- November 30
Prizes awarded by Fish Publishing, an Irish independent press. Winning authors will appear in an anthology; first prize is €3,000, but all winners receive a prize. Online entries only. €20.00 fee. - -- November 30
All stories and poems, submitted on FolioAlley by November 30, 2009, with "Alley Cats and Alley Rats" as the subject are automatically qualified to win the $500 prize. After your submission, it will be displayed on our Story Challenge page where folioalley members will have the opportunity to vote on it. The writing with the most votes wins. No entry fee. - [link url=http://www.artomi.org/ledig.htm]Ledig House
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation New Jersey Writers' Fellowship -- November 30
Each year one New Jersey writer will be selected for a one-week to two-month residency at Ledig House, a residency in the Hudson River Valley. Submit bio, one-page description of work to be undertaken while at Ledig House, letter of recommendation, and either a copy of recently published work or an unpublished 10-page writing sample to Ledig House Applications, New Jersey Writers' Fellowship, 55 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10003. No application fee. - WOW! Women On Writing Fall 2008 Essay Writing Contest -- November 30
In fewer than 750 words, explain how recreating your personal space has changed your life, or how making changes in your life has moved you to express yourself and recreate your home. Awards: $200, $150, $100 plus gift certificates and goodie bags. Entry fee: $10, or $20 with critique.
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