Guidelines for Project Funding by TRADUKI

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1. Criteria for support

TRADUKI supports only projects that invite writers or translators from TRADUKI countries other than the one where the event or activity takes place.

TRADUKI will give priority to projects featuring translated books by authors who have received TRADUKI support within the last three years. The list of TRADUKI-supported books can be found here (please check publication status).

Additional priority will be given to projects that:

  • present a well-balanced and carefully curated list of participants (including moderators);
  • highlight the work of translators and/or provide emerging translators with opportunities for professional development.

2. Modalities

For 2026, TRADUKI will run a pilot project. There will be no calls; the application window is open throughout the year.

Applications from festivals and other literary organizers may be submitted at any time, between six and two months before the event. We expect applications to be detailed and, whenever possible, to include confirmed guests, so that a realistic evaluation can be made. TRADUKI evaluates applications according to the established criteria and provides a decision within four weeks.

The support of TRADUKI cannot exceed 80% of total project value and cannot exceed 6,000 Euro.

Eligible costs include travel costs, accommodation, and fees for visiting foreign authors, as well as fees for moderators and translators.

a. Modalities in case of approval

  • the applicant is informed within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a complete application
  • the applicant can get 60% of granted funds in advance
  • the remainder of the granted funds will be paid only after the applicants provides the relevant invoices and proof of payments
  • the applicant must mention Traduki support an all printed and online-material produced.

b. Modalities in case of rejection

  • the applicant is informed within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the complete application
  • reasons for rejections are not communicated
  • the same application cannot be proposed again

3. Dossier of application contains

Besides filling in the online form, the applicants must prepare the following documents and upload it into the application system:

  • program with dates, venues, participants, moderators and formats
  • detailed budget which shows costs for authors, translators and moderators as well as overhead costs. And a financial planning: own means, income expected by other sponsors
  • short review on previous editions (e.g. visitors, events, press review).