The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute $750,000 to three literary nonprofits.

The Literary Arts Fund has introduced a groundbreaking literary prize known as The Stylus Award, honoring organizations that significantly contribute to the literary world. This prestigious award aims to spotlight the essential literary organizations that uphold the industry's integrity and charm. To select the beneficiaries, the fund solicited nominations from authors across the United States, who highlighted the groups that have empowered their writing endeavors.

This year's triumvirate of laureates embodies a diverse array of literary entities: Graywolf Press, a modest publisher; One Story, a highly regarded literary magazine; and The Porch Writers’ Collective, a cherished community. Each of these nonprofits will receive an unrestricted financial award of $250,000, enabling them to further their respective missions. In a time marked by dwindling budgets and diminished arts funding, this announcement brings much-needed relief and encouragement.

The One Story founders expressed their elation in a collective email, proclaiming this as a "transformational moment" for their magazine. As a nonprofit organization committed to supporting short story authors by providing them with publication, education, and mentorship, they perceive this award as a validation of their mission and the significant influence of the literary arts field on writers' creative pursuits.

Moreover, it serves as a springboard for further investment in One Story's future endeavors, aiming to bolster their resources and capacity to deliver exceptional work and aspire to a more ambitious, long-term vision.