PEN America, based in New York City, and PEN Center USA, based in Los Angeles, share a commitment to protecting and advocating for First Amendment rights while also promoting a community of literary expression. The two PEN organizations, which stands for Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, Novelists, each have very distinct cultures and approaches to their work and have long viewed each other as separate but equal entities. In 2017, they decided it was time to explore a more formal collaboration. A portion of the costs associated with the exploration of a merger was provided by a grant from The SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration.
Grant Information
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Granted: 2017
Grantee: PEN America
Location: National
Grantee Website: PEN America