PEN Grant for the English Translation of Italian Literature
PEN America’s grant supports translators working on English translations of Italian literary fiction or nonfiction to promote cross-cultural literary exchange.
Funder: PEN America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 grant to a translator for a book-length Italian literary work in progress translated into English
Summary: Supports translators working on English translations of Italian literary fiction or nonfiction, fostering cross-cultural literary exchange.
Key Information: Applicants submit through the PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants; Italian projects are automatically considered.
Description
This grant, administered by PEN America, awards $5,000 to a translator working on a book-length translation of Italian literary fiction or nonfiction into English. The goal is to recognize and support exceptional translators and to expand the reach of Italian literature for English-speaking audiences. The grant is part of PEN America's broader translation initiatives and is awarded annually, drawing from the applicant pool of the PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants.
