Translation Fund for Literature FAQs
Yes, provided you provide copies of rights agreements for all titles in the series. Support for more than one title may be included in the same application, or may be submitted as separate applications. A maximum of two applications per publisher / applicant is allowed.
No. We need evidence that you hold the rights to the work in the application.
Yes. However you will need to provide a copy of the rights agreement and details of how the work will be published and distributed if there is no publisher in place. Applications from translators who don’t have a publisher in place can be submitted to Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups.
Yes. However the majority of the funds should go towards the costs of translation.
Yes. However you will need to explain how the funds will be allocated. These should exclude printing and editorial costs.
No. We can only pay grants in Australian dollars. Please make sure your bank can transact in Australian dollars or has an established relationship with an intermediary bank that can.
If you need help with your application, contact Artists Services.