The A.C. Bose Grant supports South Asian or Desi diaspora writers creating speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, folk and fairy tales, slipstream, and magical realism. The grant awards $1,500 annually to help writers develop works accessible to older children and teens. Applicants must submit excerpts and autobiographical statements, with applications accepted each January.
Eligible applicants are South Asian or Desi diaspora writers developing speculative fiction. South Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
