NFSPS Annual Poetry Contests A project of National Federation of State Poetry Societies (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for some contests. The fee range is USD $1 to $10 (below average for contests). Important: Individual contest requirements vary. Check full guidelines for details. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower NFSPS Annual Poetry Contests's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 115 days from now) through 15 March 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: First prize ranges from USD $25 to $1,000 for different awards.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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.* 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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope NFSPS Annual Poetry Contests 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 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 130 min | 154.6 mean avg | 138.0 median | 221 max days (37.8 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (177 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $1.00. (40.0 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 19:22 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsBlackBerry Peach Prize for Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsGeorgia Poetry Society Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS Barbara Stevens Poetry Manuscript Competition Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS College Undergraduate Poetry Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsNFSPS Peace Award CLOSED 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. 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