Literature new work grant for writers

New work grants assist in the creation of new work by developing and established Australian writers and picture book illustrators. New work funding is available for living allowances (including childcare) and/or assistance with travel and research costs associated with the preparation and writing of nominated projects. Developing writers/illustrators can apply for $15,000, $25,000 or $40,000. Established writers/illustrators can apply for $30,000 or $50,000 per year for up to two years. Please note, from 2009, emerging writers and illustrators should apply to the emerging writers' and illustrators' initiative. This initiative will be managed by the Australian Society of Authors. For more information, please visit http://www.asauthors.org/ Applications will be accepted in the following genres only: • fiction • lterary non-fiction (defined by the literature board as autobiography, biography, essays, histories, literary criticism or analytical prose) • children's and young adult literature • poetry • writing for performance (theatre, radio) or new media (digital, interactive, cross-media). For more information go to the Australia Council website http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/new_work_-_literature. The closing date in 15 May.