Lithuanian Culture Institute

About Translation Grant Programme

The Translation Grant Programme encourages the translation of Lithuanian literature into foreign languages, it has been ongoing in Lithuania since 2001. The programme was first run by the public institution “Books from Lithuania”, but since 2010 the work has been continued by the Lithuanian Culture Institute. Over the 20 years since the establishment of the programme, it has supported the translation of 540 Lithuanian literary work into 43 languages.

Purpose of the Programme 

The aim of the Translation Grant Programme is to promote Lithuanian literature abroad. Grants are available for the translation of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, children’s and young adult books, as well as the translation of other important books and publications.
There are 2 grants available: The Books Translation Grant and The Illustrated Books (Children’s Picture Books and Graphic Novels) Grant.

OPEN CALL FOR TRANSLATION GRANT PROGRAMME WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH 2024.

For more information please contact translationgrants@lithuanianculture.lt