The Lin Halterman Memorial GRANT

The 2025 application period will open late summer!

The Lin Halterman Memorial Grant honors the legacy of Linda L. Halterman, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was a charter member and second secretary of the Alaska Writers Guild. Known for her indefatigable spirit, Linda plowed into projects with determination and vigor, never diverting her focus. She was an avid outdoorswoman, gardener, and antique collector, and she owned a children's retail clothing and jewelry business. In 2009, Linda completed her family legacy book, "Journey of a Lifetime," while courageously battling cancer. Her husband, John, and her family established this grant, awarded every year to current member(s) of the Alaska Writers Guild, to support writers who embody her determination and passion for storytelling. Linda's life was filled with love, adventure, and a commitment to her community, and this grant aims to inspire others to carry forward her spirit of perseverance.

The Lin Halterman Grant will provide one or two monetary awards each year.

Criteria for Grant Applicants:

• Applicant must be a current member of Alaska Writers Guild at time of application. Click here to become a member, check your status, or renew your membership. 
• Applicant must use funds toward writerly pursuits, such as paying for an editor, attending a conference, travel for research, or enrolling in advanced writing courses.
• Applicant may (but is not required to) be a student
• Applicant may not be a current member of the Alaska Writers Guild Board of Directors, nor a current judge or member of the Lin Halterman Grant Advisory Board.
• Grant recipients agree to either attend a monthly program to make a brief presentation about how their funds were used, or provide a detailed written account for the website or other AWG marketing materials.
• All Lin Halterman Memorial Grant Awardees must wait a minimum of two years before applying for another grant. For example, if you were awarded a Lin Halterman Grant in 2024, you cannot apply again until 2026.
• Application must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (Alaska Daylight Time) on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Click HERE to download the 2024 application

Click HERE to email your completed application