Authors Guild
/OVERVIEW: The Authors Guild Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle Authors Guild, a membership organizations of authors in U.S. The foundation’s purpose is “sustaining the literary life of our country through education and advocacy.”
IP TAKE: The Authors Guild Foundation is not a grantmaker per se, but it offers its members legal support, advocacy and professional development programs. Writers seeking these services should explore the organizations website for opportunities. This is an otherwise supportive and approachable foundation, just keep in mind that it’s not a traditional grantmaker.
PROFILE: Established in 1912, the New York City-based Authors Guild is the oldest and largest professional organization of writers in the U.S. The Author’s Guild Foundation is its philanthropic vehicle. The foundation’s activities include advocating for writers’ rights, providing business education for writers and “promoting the value” of writers and literature across the U.S. The Authors Guild has not made monetary grants in recent years, according to recent tax filings, choosing instead to support writers through legal representation, advocacy and education programs.
Grants for Creative Writing
The Authors Guild supports writers through legal and advocacy work. Recent initiatives include the development of online resources for book marketing, pro bono contract review services and the protection of authors from piracy and copyright infringement. These services are mainly available to members of the Authors Guild.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the Authors Guild has advocated in Washington D.C. for writers’ eligibility for unemployment benefits and created an online page of COVID-19 Resources for Authors.
Important Grant Details:
The Author’s Guild Foundation has not made monetary grants to organizations or individuals in recent years; it’s philanthropic work consists of legal support, advocacy and resources for writers, particularly those who are members of the guild. Authors may explore the organizations website for resources and support opportunities. For general inquiries, the foundation may be reached via email, contact form or telephone at (212) 563-5904.
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