The Whiting Foundation announced a new initiative to support small nonprofit literary magazines through a program of awards, matching grants, and organizational help. Director of literary programs Courtney Hodell says in the announcement, “When literary magazines suffer, literature feels it, and when they thrive, so do writers and readers. We hope to bring more attention to their great work, and help them reach their ambitions.” The foundation says it hopes the multi-year support offered will “ignite growth.” They note, “What distinguishes this prize is the call to action built into its design: winning magazines will be encouraged to strive for […]