CLMP Announces New Funding Opportunity for Former SPD Client Presses

The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses has announced new regranting program that will directly support small presses impacted by the March closure of Small Press Distribution. Presses distributed by SPD at the time of its closure will be eligible to apply to the Small Press Future Fund for one-year grants of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 to implement projects that will help support them during this transition, as they recover inventory, secure new distribution and warehousing solutions, and implement internal systems and publicity/marketing strategies to strengthen their operations. All grant recipients will also receive a free one-year membership to CLMP, providing them with additional resources and support. Funding from the Mellon Foundation makes this program possible.

“We are immeasurably grateful to the Mellon Foundation for its support of this critical program for small presses as they recover from SPD’s abrupt closure” said CLMP executive director Mary Gannon in a statment. “While these presses have shown characteristic resiliency in the face of devastating disruption, it is imperative that they continue to receive support as they move forward to ensure their continued success. Protecting the long-term sustainability of this vulnerable yet vital segment of the publishing ecosystem is essential to ensuring a vibrant future for the literary arts in our country.”

Grants will be recommended by an independent panel and approved by a committee of the CLMP Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted from October 28 through December 2 at 5 p.m. ET. To learn more, visit www.clmp.org/small-press-future-fund.