James Hearst Poetry Prize

Poets and Writers Grants

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Closes

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 3 hours

Cost to apply

$23

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What it is

An annual poetry prize for a single poem of any length. The winning poem is published in North American Review. Judge: Forrest Gander. Entry includes a copy of North American Review.

Who it is for

Poets who write in English.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

US artists

Where

United States

When

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

$1,000 cash prize and publication in North American Review.

What you need to apply

Up to five poems, 5 required

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$23

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Go to the application

https://www.pw.org/writing_contests/james_hearst_poetry_prize