Low-Income Author Grant Program Application

Please print and complete the application shown below.  Once completed, please send a scan copy via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Remember, it may take up to 30 days for a response.

 

Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History (TAMIH) Low-Income Author Program Application

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All information is strictly confidential and used solely for eligibility verification.

Applicant Information

  • Full Name: _____________________________________________________________

 

  • Pen Name (if applicable): _________________________________________________

 

  • Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________

 

  • City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________

 

  • Phone Number: _________________________________________________________

 

  • Email Address: _________________________________________________________

 

  • Website/Social Media (if applicable):

________________________________________________________________________

Eligibility Verification

Income Verification

☐ I confirm that my total annual income is $50,000 or less.

Please attach one of the following documents as proof of income (redact sensitive information as needed):
☐ Recent tax return (first page only)
☐ Recent pay stub
☐ Income verification letter (from employer, government agency, or other relevant source)
☐ Other (please specify): ________________

 

Identity Verification

☐ I identify as a member of a historically marginalized racial or sexual identity group.

(You may provide a brief statement below, if desired, regarding your background and why you are applying for this program.)

 

 

 

Writing & Publishing Information

  • Are you a Texas resident?
    ☐ Yes
    ☐ No (If no, please describe your connection to the Texas writing community):
  • Have you published a book?
    ☐ Yes (Title(s) & Year of Publication):

☐ No, but I am currently working on one.

  • Briefly describe your writing career and goals (250 words max):

 

 

Program Selection

Please select the program(s) you are applying for:

☐ TAIH Low-Income Membership (Discounted membership for Texas authors)

OR

☐ Lone Star Festival Vendor Space for Low-Income Authors (Discounted vendor space at the 2025 Lone Star Festival)

Agreement & Certification

By signing below, I certify that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in disqualification from the program.

I acknowledge that all information will be kept confidential and used solely for eligibility verification.

Signature:____________________________________________________________________


Date: ___________________________________________

 
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Application review process takes up to 30 days. You will be notified via email regarding your application status.

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