Cave Canem supports the work of Black poets through an annual retreat. There is no submission fee for the application, and the retreat is free to all Fellows. A sample of 6 pages of poetry is part of the application requirement. The fellowship includesinvitation to their annual retreat (consisting of intensive poetry workshops and readings, hosted at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, free to all Fellows), access to their Fellows & Faculty Fund, access to exclusive scholarships for select writing residences, inclusion in public programming (readings, panels, multi-genre collaborations, etc.), and more. Also, “Applicants must confirm that they will be 21 years or older at the time of the 2027 Cave Canem Retreat, which will take place June 6-13, 2027.”  
Value: Invitation to their annual retreat, access to their Fellows & Faculty Fund, and more
Deadline: 6 October 2026
Open for: Black poets
Details here and here.

Deadline: October 6th, 2026