Frontier Poetry Award for New Poets A project of Frontier Poetry (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About We do not hold preference for any particular style or topic—we simply seek the best poem we can find. Send us work that is blister, that is color, that strikes hot the urge to live and be. We strongly invite poets from traditionally under represented or marginalized communities. You, & your words, are welcome here. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, person of color) poets. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Frontier Poetry Award for New Poets Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 14:05 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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