Funding Sources for Translating and Editing Books

Scholarly editions and translations grants support the preparation of editions and translations of pre-existing texts of value to the humanities that are currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions. Typically, the texts and documents are significant literary, philosophical, and historical materials. Projects must be undertaken by at least one editor or translator and one other collaborating scholar. These grants support full-time or part-time activities for periods of one to [...] 1. PEN Translates PEN Translates was launched to encourage UK publishers to acquire more books from other languages. The award helps UK publishers to meet the costs of translating new works into English. The award funds up to 100% of translation costs. 1. Centre national du livre The National Book Center [...] 1. The Harold Morton Landon Translation Award Offers $1,000 to a U.S. citizen for a translation of a book of poetry from any language into English published in the United States during the current year. 1. Literature Across Frontiers Bursaries, fellowships, travel grants and other opportunities. Searchable by region and country and by audience, for translators, writers and publishers. 1. National Endowment for the Humanities