2026 DAG Prize in Literature

About the Open Call

The DAG Prize celebrates innovation in the arts. For the literature category, applicants must have published one book of prose with a nationally distributed U.S. press and be substantially underway with a second prose project in English. The program specifically targets authors who have not yet won or been shortlisted for major national literary awards like the Pulitzer Prize or National Book Award.

What is Offered

Recognition and financial support through the DAG Prize (amount not specified).

Requirements

Must have published one book of prose with a U.S. press; must be working on a second prose book in English; must reside in the United States; must not have won or been shortlisted for major awards (Pulitzer, National Book Award, etc.); must not have already published or contracted a second book.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dagfoundation. Required materials include an author bio, CV, description of the new project (500 words max), and an excerpt from the new project (25 pages max).