RHINO Founders' Prize A project of RHINO Poetry About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Important: Winner & Runners-up nominated for Pushcart Prize. All submissions considered for acceptance and publication in RHINO. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed RHINO Founders' Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingRHINO Founders' Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveRHINO Founders' Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 25 days from now).7Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 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. Details: USD $500 for first 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 @rhino_the_poetry_forumX (Twitter) @rhinopoetry Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope RHINO Founders' Prize 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 outliers Accuracy We have received 31 reports from 31 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 45 min | 114.4 mean avg | 115.5 median | 143 max days (793.7 std dev) Responses 90.32 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 90.32 % (113.0 avg. days per rejection) | 3.6 % personal, 64.3 % form, 32.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.23 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.23 % (143.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 6.45 % (87.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 28 responses are pending (1 min | 23.2 mean avg | 32.5 median | 35 max days waiting | 330.2 std dev) from 28 different members 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 $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 09:43 UTC (3 hours, 18 minutes 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! 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: 13 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