“The Derricotte/Eady Prize, named after Cave Canem co-founders Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady, spotlights chapbook-length manuscripts by Black poets.
Awarded to one poet annually, the Derricotte/Eady Prize recipient receives a monetary prize, the publication of their manuscript through Black Lawrence Press, a residency at The Writer’s Room at The Betsy Hotel-South Beach, and a featured reading at the O, Miami Festival in April.” They also say, “All unpublished, original collections of poems written in English by Black poets. … Cave Canem defines Black poets as any poet who identifies as a member of the African Diaspora.” Submissions must be 25-30 pages in length. Please note, submissions for the 2027 and 2028 Derricotte/Eady Prize will run concurrently.
Value: $1,000, residency
Deadline: 7 August 2026
Open for: Black poets
Details here. 

Deadline: August 7th, 2026