Aide aux maisons d'édition pour la traduction d'ouvrages français en langues étrangères

What it is

Support for foreign publishing houses to translate French literary works into foreign languages. The publisher must have a French branch and meet eligibility criteria including at least one year of activity, three published titles, regular catalogue updates, and proper distribution contracts. The translated work must never have been examined by CNL, not yet published, be a direct translation from French or French regional languages, derive from a book published in at least 500 copies (300 for poetry and theatre), and have a valid rights agreement and translation contract compliant with legal and economic standards.

Who it is for

Foreign publishing houses with headquarters in an EU member state and a branch or subsidiary in France that publish books in French or regional French languages and wish to translate French literary works into foreign languages.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

France

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A subsidy covering 40%, 60%, or exceptionally 80% of translation costs up to a capped basis of €38,000, with a minimum grant of €500.

What you need to apply

• Application form with personal information (name, first name, email, date of birth)
• Copy of identity document
• For organizations: proof of authorization to represent the structure (when applicable)

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://centrenationaldulivre.fr/aides-financement/subvention-aux-editeurs-pour-la-traduction-d-ouvrages-francais-en-langues