Through fellowships to published translators, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports projects for the translation of specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English.
Donor Name: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 01/18/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $25,000
Details:
The work to be translated should be of interest for its literary excellence and merit. It encourages translations of writers and of work that are not well represented in English, as well as work that has not previously been translated into English. The NEA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering mutual support for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups.
Competition for fellowships is rigorous. Potential applicants should consider carefully whether their work will be competitive at the national level.
Funding Information
Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Individual translators who meet the publication requirements listed below are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
The fellowship does not fund
- Individuals who previously have received three or more Literature Fellowships (in prose or poetry) or Translation Fellowships from the NEA.
- Individuals who have received any Creative Writing Literature Fellowship (in prose or poetry) from the NEA since January 1, 2019 or any Translation Fellowship from the NEA since January 1, 2021.
- Applicants applying with the same project for more than three consecutive years.
- Scholarly writing. (Writers who are engaged in scholarly work may wish to contact the National Endowment for the Humanities.)
- Work toward academic degrees.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
