Deadline: 31 December 2023
The Swedish Arts Council is accepting applications for grant opportunity to promote the international dissemination of high-quality Swedish literature and Swedish drama and to enable international exchanges in the field.
In this context, Swedish literature means literature written in Swedish or in one of the national minority languages and originally published in Sweden. Swedish drama means drama written in Swedish or one of the national minority languages and originally performed in Sweden.
Sweden’s cultural policy objectives state that culture shall be a dynamic, challenging, and independent force based on freedom of expression. Everyone shall have the opportunity to participate in cultural life. Creativity, diversity, and artistic quality shall characterise societal development.
Funding Information
- The Swedish Arts Council has no fixed sum for the size of the grant. The amount granted is assessed in relation to the project’s scope and available funds.
Basis for Prioritisation
- When the amount applied for exceeds the available funds for the application round, the assessment team applies the priorities established by the Swedish Arts Council:
- The age of the work: The Swedish Arts Council prioritises the promotion of contemporary literature and drama, but grants can be awarded to events or projects related to older literature.
- Language: The Swedish Arts Council prioritises the introduction of authorship in countries where they have not previously been widespread.
- Economy: The Swedish Arts Council’s goal is to contribute to creating good conditions for artistic creation. Therefore, priority is given to applications where compensation is paid to participants.
- Diversity: As a whole, the grant shall support the dissemination of a diverse range of Swedish literature and drama with respect to genres, countries, languages, and authorship.
What is Eligible for a Grant?
- You can apply for grants to fund activities aimed at promoting the international dissemination of high-quality Swedish literature and Swedish drama, as well as promoting international exchanges in these areas.
- Travel and accommodation costs, fees, marketing costs and other costs in connection with the event or project, such as translation costs, are eligible for a grant. You can also apply for grants to cover costs in connection with information campaigns aimed at promoting Swedish literature internationally.
What is not Eligible for a Grant?
- You cannot apply for this grant to fund translation of licensed editions of Swedish works or licensed performances of whole dramatic works In these cases, you shall apply for the Grant for translation of Swedish literature and drama.
- Events or projects that take place before the application deadline for the current grant round are not eligible for grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants can be applied for by organisers of events or presentations for the international dissemination of Swedish literature and Swedish drama as well as for international exchanges in the field of literature. Support may only be provided to legal persons who conduct or organise professional literary activities. This may include, for example, publishers, festivals, embassies, associations, or other organisations.
- Ineligibility:
- Natural persons cannot apply for the grant.
For more information, visit Swedish Arts Council.
