Grants for translation of Swedish Literature and Drama to other Nordic Languages

Since the grant is established in the national literature centres and their national and international networks, it can contribute to a wider discussion on translated literature.

Funding Information

• A maximum sum of SEK 20,000 can be granted as production support, but only for fully illustrated four-colour picture books, non-fiction, or comics and graphic novels.

For what can you receive a grant?

• The Nordic Council of Ministers’ culture and art programme have reserved funding for translations of literature and drama from one Nordic language to another. At its disposal, the Swedish Arts Council have funding for translations from Swedish and the national minority languages.
• Swedish literature and drama means literature and drama, written in Swedish or any of the national minority languages and published in Sweden.
• The grant covers either translation costs or both translation- and some production costs for translated editions of Swedish works. Swedish works includes literature written in Swedish or any of the national minority languages in Sweden, and originally published in Sweden.
• A condition for the grant is that the translation is done directly from Swedish or any of the national minority languages, and not via any third language. Exceptions may be granted for languages where there are no professional translators directly from the national minority languages. This requires a written approval from the rightsholder that clearly states which edition shall be used for the translation.
• Swedish literature and drama entail literature and drama, written in Swedish or any of the national minority languages and published in Sweden.

Criteria

• Applications for the grant can be submitted by professional publishing houses in the Nordic countries with a developed plan for distribution of the translation in question. Publishing houses applying for grants must have documented quality publications and professional distribution channels.
• Translators and authors cannot apply for grants for translation or production support.
• Nordic countries funding bodies:
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Faeroe Islands
  • Greenland
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Sapmi

For more information, visit Swedish Arts Council.