NEA Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects, FY2026
ID: 355302Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$10K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Arts

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355302

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/grants/translation-projects
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering Literature Fellowships for Translation Projects for fiscal year 2026, aimed at supporting the translation of significant works of prose, poetry, or drama into English. Eligible applicants include individual U.S. citizens or permanent residents who meet specific publication criteria, with a focus on promoting diversity and representation in literary translation. Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000, and interested individuals must submit their applications by January 16, 2025. For further details, applicants can refer to the program guidelines available at the NEA's website or contact the NEA Web Manager at webmgr@arts.gov.

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