Albertine Literature & Translation
The Albertine Literature & Translation program supports and rewards high-quality English translations of diverse contemporary French and Francophone literary works across multiple genres.
Funder: FACE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project ($2,000 for publication costs + up to $5,000 for translation); annual translation prizes of $5,000 to translators.
Summary: Supports and rewards English translations of French and Francophone literary works across genres, fostering diversity and excellence in contemporary French literature.
Key Information: U.S.-based publishers or those with a U.S. office are required; no support for print-on-demand or e-books-only projects.
Description
The Albertine Literature & Translation program, administered by the Albertine Foundation in partnership with Villa Albertine’s Books & Ideas department, promotes the translation of French and Francophone literature into English. The program supports high-quality translations across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, and comics, aiming to reflect the diversity and vitality of contemporary French literature. Funding is awarded to both the original work and its translation, with selections made by an independent committee of experts. In addition to project grants, annual prizes recognize outstanding translators in both fiction (including poetry and comics) and nonfiction.
