Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction A project of CutBank (see other related projects). About The Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction seeks to highlight work that showcases an authentic voice, a boldness of form, and a rejection of functional fixedness. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2026* (approx. 82 days from now) through 01 February 2027.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 8,750 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 8,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $500 winner's prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @cutbankmagX (Twitter) @cutbankonline Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction 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 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 51 min | 72.8 mean avg | 67.5 median | 105 max days (26.1 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most recent response reported was received on 08 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:46 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAll Accounts and Mixture BELIEVED DEFUNCTBig Sky, Small Prose Charges fees for all submissionsBig Sky, Small Prose: A Flash Prose Exclusive CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Chapbook Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Online DNQMontana Prize in Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsPatricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only