THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC
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The Academy of American Poets Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a grantmaker that focuses on supporting poetry initiatives, primarily in New York, California, and Washington. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ACADEMY SUPPORTS POETS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES AND PROMOTES POETRY.
Cause Areas
1
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAVE CANEM FOUNDATION INC
$139.2K
7%
WOODLAND PATTERN INC
$104.5K
5%
URBAN WORD NYC INC
$98.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC?
No. THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC give?
THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC make each year?
In 2023, THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $452 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CAVE CANEM FOUNDATION INC, WOODLAND PATTERN INC, and URBAN WORD NYC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC?
THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.