Circulation of European literary works

This program targets organizations active in the publishing and book sector across eligible European countries, aiming to increase the transnational circulation and diversity of European literary works, particularly through translation.

The program funds projects centered on the translation, publication, distribution, and promotion of European works of fiction. It supports activities designed to increase market reach and foster collaboration within the book sector, while encouraging diversity and fair remuneration for translators.

The program offers grants for projects, with a total budget of 5,000,000 € for 2021. Individual project grants can range from a minimum of 1 € to a maximum of 300,000 €, with approximately 30 projects expected to be funded.

Applicants must be active in the publishing and book sector. Projects can be implemented by a single entity or a consortium and must contribute to literary diversity, wide public access, audience enlargement, and collaboration across the book value chain. Proposals should also address cross-cutting issues like inclusion, gender equality, and environmental impact.

The application process for this call was a single-stage submission, with a deadline of September 30, 2021. The evaluation period spanned from October to December 2021, with applicants informed in January 2022 and grant agreements signed in February 2022.

The program operates under the framework of the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) and is governed by its annual work programme, along with specific call documents and model grant agreements that detail its implementation and operational rules.