An overview of subsidies granted by the Dutch Foundation for Literature.

Translation grants

for Foreign Publishers

A foreign publisher can apply for financial support for the publication in translation of a Dutch work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry, a graphic novel or children’s book. Translation grants may also be made available to literary magazines and for exclusively digital publications. This kind of subsidy is intended to encourage foreign publishers to publish Dutch literature in translation.

For whom		For what		Deadlines
Publishers		Translation costs		Continuous *

Travel Costs

Publishers, festivals and literary organisations may apply for a subsidy for the costs of promotional activities of recently translated Dutch authors abroad. The grant will cover the travel expenses of the invited author(s) up to a maximum of € 3,000.

For whom		For what		Deadlines
Literary organisations		Travel costs		Continuous

Illustrated Children's Books

In the case of high quality illustrated children’s books, foreign publishers can apply for financial assistance to cover a proportion of the production costs. The amount granted is based on the direct production costs. The maximum sum that may be awarded is € 2,800. If the translator has been approved by the foundation, an additional translation subsidy of max 70% of the cost of translation can be granted.

For whom		For what		Deadlines
Publishers		Translation costs		Continuous

Subsidies

Translation grants

for Foreign Publishers

Travel Costs

Illustrated Children's Books

For whom

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Grants awarded