The Roger Madoff Literary Fellowship will be awarded to one emerging Queens author who has shown literary excellence, potential for future success and a commitment to building the Queens literary community. The fellowship includes a cash award, a year’s residency to the Writer’s Room and access to literary opportunities through the Queens Council on the Arts including public readings and mentorship from literary professionals. It requires the completion of significant literary work over the course of the one-year fellowship.
http://www.queenscouncilarts.org/grant-programs/literary-fellowship.html