ROUND 12 NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Writers Victoria, with generous support from the Myer Foundation, is happy to announce that Round 12 of the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund is now open for applications. The Fund recognises the unique value of travel in the development of new writing and literary careers, and is named in honour of poet, novelist and short story writer Neilma Gantner (1922–2015).
The Fund supports emerging, midcareer and established Australian writers and literary sector workers. Applicants can apply for grants between $2,000 and $10,000 for travel-based career development.
The Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund recognises the unique value of travel in the development of writing and literary careers.
In partnership with the Myer Foundation, the Travel Fund supports emerging, midcareer, and established Australian writers and literary sector workers in pursuing professional development opportunities. This includes writers, editors, agents, publishers, librarians, booksellers, employees and associates of literary organisations and journals, and other literary professionals currently living in Australia.
Applicants can apply for grants between $2,000 and $10,000. These grants support professional development through travel.
The Travel Fund was launched in 2017 and was named in honour of poet, novelist and short story writer Neilma Gantner (1922—2015).
Round 12 is now open!
Key Dates
Opening date: 9AM, Sunday 14 July 2024
Closing date: 11:59PM (AEST), Sunday 15 September 2024
Applicants notified: Early November 2024
Travel activities to take place between: 11 November 2024 – 11 November 2025 (inclusive)