International Translation Grants
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this program. Application may be made at any time during the year. Applications must be submitted before the translation has been completed according to the date in the contract with the translator.
Program Description
The Canada Council for the Arts provides assistance to foreign publishers for the translation of literary works by Canadian authors, into languages other than French or English, for publication abroad.
Eligibility
Professional foreign publishers may apply for assistance toward the translation of Canadian-authored literary works that have been professionally published.
Eligible categories are poetry, fiction, drama, children's literature (excluding textbooks) and literary non-fiction targeted to the general public (For information about theatre production, contact the Theatre Section, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 4487.)
Applicants must be established publishers with an active backlist of at least four literary titles. Book publishing must be their primary activity, not a peripheral or occasional activity
Grant Amount
The amount of the grant is based on the standard translation rate in effect in the foreign publisher's country. If the translator resides outside the publisher's country, the amount of the grant is based on the standard rate in effect in the translator's country of residence.
Grants cover 50 percent of the translation costs. The foreign publisher covers the balance. Grants do not include editing, printing or distribution costs.
Application Form
International Translation Grants (pdf, 93KB)
This form can only be printed and cannot be filled out on-line.
Further Information
Catherine Montgomery
Writing and Publishing Section
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
Telephone: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 5574
TTY (TDD) machine, for hearing-impaired callers: 613-565-5194
Fax: 613-566-4410
February 2009