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The CZP/Rannu Fund (Canada) offers two awards per year of $500 each: fiction (7000 words max.) and poetry (5 poems, 10 pages max). Granted to two writers of speculative literature (i.e., science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, surrealism, etc.), of any nationality/place of residence, at any stage of their career. Deadline: May 31, 2013. Entry fee: $10 ($15 for US entrants).
Speculative and experimental online literary magazine magazine The Sim Review (UK) publishes one poem and one story on the first of the month. Submit poems and stories (500-5000 words) to thesimreview@gmail.com
Entries are open for the 2012-2013 Friends of the Merril Short Story Contest. Seeking innovative, inclusive, original fiction. Prizes include cash ($350 CDN total), chances to pitch a novel to ChiZine Publications, and more. Length: 5000 words max. Entry fee: $5 per entry. Deadline February 15, 2013. Guidelines
Belladonna Publishing seeks short story submissions for a dark fairytale themed anthology: Black Apples. Primary focus on speculative writing. Length: 3000-10000 words. No pointless gore, splatter horror, plotless sex, or poetry. Deadline: January 15, 2013.