Dal Stivens Literary Award for Australian Authors
Issued by Creative Australia · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 26 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 2 Feb 2027
- Reference
- dal-stivens-literary-award-biennial-recognition-for-young-australian
- Location
- Australia
At a glance
Creative Australia in Australia has published a funding call: “Dal Stivens Literary Award for Australian Authors”. Submissions close on 2 February 2027, 99 days from today. Quote reference dal-stivens-literary-award-biennial-recognition-for-young-australian in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 8 notices from this buyer since 2026, 7 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.
Details
The Dal Stivens Literary Award is a prestigious biennial accolade offered by Creative Australia in partnership with Perpetual Wealth. It honors Australian authors aged 30 or under for exceptional short stories or essays. The award aims to foster young literary talent and offers a prize of $15,000. The deadline for applications is 2 February 2027, 3 pm AEDT, or sooner if the application limit is reached. Established by Juanita Cragen’s will in honor of Dal Stivens, a significant figure in Australian literature, the award seeks to encourage young writers by recognizing their literary merit. Authors must submit short stories or essays published or accepted for publication within 12 months prior to the closing date. Self-published works are not eligible. The recipient of the Dal Stivens Literary Award will receive $15,000, acknowledging their literary excellence. Up to two entries per applicant are allowed, offering a broader platform for showcasing talent.
The award supports:
The Dal Stivens Literary Award is crucial for emerging Australian authors, providing them both financial support and public recognition. It helps young writers establish their careers and encourages the production of high-quality literary works. What is the prize amount for the Dal Stivens Literary Award? The award offers a prize of $15,000 to the recipient. Who can apply for the award? Applicants must be aged 30 or under, either Australian citizens or permanent residents, and must submit a short story or essay. What types of works are eligible? Short stories or essays that have been published or accepted for publication within 12 months before the deadline are eligible. When is the application deadline? The application deadline is 2 February 2027, 3 pm AEDT. How are applications assessed? Applications are evaluated on the artistic and literary merit by Industry Advisors and Creative Australia staff. The final decision is made by Perpetual Wealth. Interested applicants should review the official guidelines and ensure all application materials are prepared and submitted through the appropriate channels before the deadline. For further details, contact Artists Services at Creative Australia.
Context for bidders
We hold 8 notices from Creative Australia, going back to September 2026 — 7 of them still open. They buy mostly in Capacity Building & Technical Assistance, Financial & Professional Services and Education & Training. This one closes in 99 days.
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