Livres des deux rives
Institut français's Livres des deux rives program supports translation, publishing, and mediation projects to strengthen intercultural dialogue and the book sector between France and the Mediterranean.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Submission deadline for the Fonds d’aide aux éditeurs, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €15,000 per project; covers max 50% of project budget; typically 25+ projects supported per cycle.
Summary: Supports intercultural dialogue and the book sector across the Mediterranean through translation, publishing, and mediation initiatives.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check the program site for updates.
Description
The Livres des deux rives program, led by the Institut français, aims to foster dialogue between civil societies on both shores of the Mediterranean by supporting collaborative actions around books. The initiative specifically targets strengthening the book sector as a cultural and creative industry, enhancing translation flows between French and Arabic, and encouraging professional partnerships among publishers, authors, and translators. Its activities are structured around three main areas: translation, publishing, and mediation. The program includes translation workshops, professional meetings, publishing grants, and awareness-raising initiatives, with a dedicated focus on youth publishing and intercultural exchange.
