Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Don Freeman Grant: NOW EXTENDED!

GREAT NEWS! The Don Freeman Grant has now been EXTENDED! Submissions are open from NOW until April 10th! Let this be your sign to GO FOR IT! 

 Don Freeman Grant

Award info
To assist illustrators in the completion of a book dummy or portfolio.

Don Freeman was a renowned illustrator and an early supporter of SCBWI. He established this award to enable picture book illustrators to further their understanding, training, and work in the picture book genre. Two grants of $1,000 each will be awarded annually. One grant to a published illustrator and one to a pre-published illustrator. The money may be used in any way to help you complete your project. Acceptable uses include: purchasing art supplies, enrollment in workshops or conferences, courses in advanced illustrating or writing techniques, travel for research or to expose work to publishers/art directors, or childcare. In any given year, the SCBWI reserves the right to withhold either or both of the grants for that year.

Submissions NOW OPEN through APRIL 10th, 2026.

And don't forget to check back at the SCBWI Awards and Grants  page for new and reoccurring opportunities!  

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