Translation funding

We seek to give international readers access to contemporary German-language fiction, non-fiction, and books for children and young adults.

Since the programme's inception in 1974, publishers worldwide have translated more than 7,000 books into 45 languages with our financial support.

Funding Conditions

We support publishers worldwide who translate German-language books.
The Goethe-Institut reimburses a share of the translation costs.
The application process takes place online via the Goethe application portal in English or German.
Applications are possible four times a year for one month at a time.

All funding conditions in detail

Go to the Goethe Application Portal