European Commission: Call Open for Circulation of European literary Works Program

Deadline: 31-May-22

The European Commission is accepting proposals for Circulation of European literary Works Program.

Objective

This action will support projects that will translate, publish, distribute and promote works of fiction.

Themes and Priorities

• strengthening the transnational circulation and diversity of European literary works
• encouraging the translation and promotion of works of fiction written in lesser-used languages to increase their circulation to larger markets in Europe and beyond
• reaching new audiences
• strengthening the competitiveness of the book sector by encouraging cooperation within the book value chain

Funding Information

The available call budget is EUR 5 000 000.

Expected Impact

• The action will support around 40 projects, implemented either by a single entity (mono-beneficiary) or by a grouping of organisations (multi-beneficiary).
• Each project must be based on a sound editorial and promotional strategy covering a package of at least 5 eligible works of fiction translated from and into eligible languages, and must include the following elements:
  • the proposed package contributes to the diversity of literature in the target country (or countries) by including works of fiction from countries that are underrepresented, and in particular works written in lesser-used languages
  • the distribution strategy ensures wide and easy access to the works for the general public
  • the promotion strategy contributes to an enlargement and renewal of the audience
  • the project encourages collaboration between authors, translators, publishers, distributors, booksellers, libraries, festivals, literary events, etc.
  • the project contributes to raising the profile of translators and respects the principle of fair remuneration
  • the project addresses the cross-cutting issues.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:

• be legal entities (public or private bodies)
• be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
  • Creative Europe Participating Countries:
    • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
  • non-EU countries:
    • listed EEA countries and countries associated to the Creative Europe Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature
  • other eligibility conditions:
    • Applicants must have had a legal existence for at least 2 years on the date of the deadline for submission of applications.
    • Applicants must be active in the publishing and book sector.

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