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$50 Million Fund Launched to Boost U.S. Literary Arts

10/29/2025

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Seven foundations, led by the Mellon Foundation, launched the Literary Arts Fund to commit at least $50 million over five years for United States literary arts.
The fund supports diverse voices in literature, including established and underrepresented authors.
Jennifer Benka will direct the initiative.
Grant applications open on November 10 as the effort addresses cuts in arts funding under the Trump administration, which accounted for 1.9% of 2023 arts grants.

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Story summary

Seven foundations, led by the Mellon Foundation, launched the Literary Arts Fund to commit at least $50 million over five years for United States literary arts.
The fund supports diverse voices in literature, including established and underrepresented authors.
Jennifer Benka will direct the initiative.
Grant applications open on November 10 as the effort addresses cuts in arts funding under the Trump administration, which accounted for 1.9% of 2023 arts grants.