The Sustainable Arts Foundation is offering $5000 awards to writers and artists with children. The money can be used for costs such as child care, workspaces, new equipment, research and travel.

The Sustainable Arts Foundation was founded in 2010 with the aim of encouraging parents to continue pursuing their creative passion, and to rekindle it in those who may have let it slide.

In 2017 the foundation has increased its funding and will make its $5000 awards to twenty artists and writers. The awards are offered as unrestricted cash, and recipients can use the funds as they see fit.

To be eligible to apply for a grant you must have at least one child under the age of 18. Applicants can be based anywhere in the world and there are no citizenship restrictions.

Writers may apply in one of the following categories:

Creative Nonfiction

Early and Middle Grade Fiction

Fiction

Graphic Novel

Long Form Journalism

Picture Books

Playwriting

Poetry

Young Adult Fiction

Visual artists are also eligible able to apply.

Since 2016 the organisers have committed to offering half of its awards to applicants of colour. Further information about this initiative is available on the Foundation’s website.

Applications for the Fall 2017 round close on Thursday 31 August. For further information visit the Sustainable Arts Foundation website.