National Endowment for the Arts FY 2017 Fall Grant Announcement

$10,000 Albany, NY
To support the publication and promotion of new books of poetry in print and electronic formats, as well as the
journal "Fence" and an online site for poetry criticism. The press plans to publish books by such authors as
Walter Benjamin (in translation from the German), Harmony Holiday, Douglas Kearney, and Steven Alvarez. The
biannual journal features poetry, fiction, art, and criticism, and the online site "The Constant Critic" offers
bimonthly reviews of new poetry titles.
Four Way Books, Inc. (aka Four Way Books)
$40,000 New York, NY
To support the publication and promotion of books of poetry and short fiction. The press plans to publish poetry
collections by such authors as Maggie Anderson, Andrea Cohen, Vincent Guerra, Nathan McClain, Kamilah Aisha
Moon, Christina Pugh, and Allison Benis White, as well as a short story collection by Glen Pourciau. The books
will be promoted on social media, through readings and events across the country, and on digital platforms,
among other means.
Graywolf Press
$80,000 Minneapolis, MN
To support the publication and promotion of books of fiction. The press plans to publish books by authors
Percival Everett, John Haskell, Daisy Johnson, Paul Kingsnorth, J. Robert Lennon, Fiona Maazel, Carmen Maria
Machado, Jon Raymond, and Deb Olin Unferth, as well as books in translation by Han Yujoo (South Korea) and
Carl Frode Tiller (Norway). The press's website will feature content such as book excerpts, author interviews,
and craft essays, and the books also will be promoted through social media and author readings and events.
Guernica Inc. (aka Guernica Magazine)
$10,000 New York, NY
To support the publication of the online magazine "Guernica," and related activities. Guernica publishes
reportage, narrative, memoir, fiction, and poetry from both established and emerging writers. In addition to
releasing its online magazine twice a month, "Guernica" provides new content each day on its website and
releases quarterly themed special issues.
Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature & Fine Arts (aka Gulf Coast)
$10,000 Houston, TX
To support the publication of the journal "Gulf Coast" and the web-based "GC Online." The publications feature
original fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and critical writing. In an effort to provide a revitalized platform for the
discussion of contemporary literature, the journal will update the "Reviews and Interviews" section of its
website to showcase more regular book reviews, including reviews of work by emerging writers.
Illinois State University (On behalf of Obsidian)
$10,000 Normal, IL
To support the journal "Obsidian." Focusing on literature and arts in the African diaspora, recent contributors
include such writers as Elizabeth Alexander, Octavia Butler, Wanda Coleman, Terrance Hayes, Essex Hemphill,
Yusef Komunyakaa, Brenda Marie Osbey, and Claudia Rankine. The journal will be promoted through enhanced
social media efforts, as well as at literary conferences.
Kenyon Review
$20,000 Gambier, OH
Some details of the projects listed are subject to change, contingent upon prior Arts Endowment approval. Information is current as of
December 7, 2016.