They accept work on place, climate, and justice. They are accepting fiction and nonfiction; poetry submissions are closed. They accept other formats as well, including interviews and videos; ARTerrain and Letter to America submissions are accepted year-round. They pay $50 for general submissions (from all writers). Also, “All accepted submissions by writers of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, women, and/or other marginalized communities whose contributions explore place particularly in the context of social, environmental, or climate justice are considered for our annual Editor's Prize of $500 per genre.” There is no separate submission process for this prize.
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Length: Up to 5,000 words
Pay: $50
Details here and here (see the relevant category).

Deadline: April 30th, 2026