Translation grant
Translation Funding Programme

We seek to give international readers access to contemporary German-language fiction, non-fiction, and books for children and young adults. Since its inception 50 years ago, our funding programme has provided financial support for the publication of roughly 7,000 books in 45 different languages.

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Conditions of Funding

Next application periods

15 March to 15 April 2025 for translations going to press inJuly 2025 or later.

For applications submitted between 1 November and 1 December 2024, applicants will be notified by email on 25 February 2025.

Our calls for proposals are open for a one-month period three times a year, with closing dates on 15 April, 15 September and 1 December.

Further information

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