PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants
The PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants from PEN America support the translation of significant international literary works into English, with an emphasis on underrepresented languages and emerging translators.
Funder: PEN America
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 per project; approximately 10 projects funded annually
Summary: Supports translators bringing significant international literary works into English, with a focus on underrepresented languages and early-career translators.
Key Information: Application is via Submittable; only one submission per translator per year.
Description
The PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants are designed to support the translation of book-length works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or drama from any language into English. Established by PEN America in 2003, these grants aim to address the scarcity of literary translations published in English and to promote the publication of international literature. The program prioritizes translators at the beginning of their careers and works from underrepresented languages or writers. Each year, roughly ten projects are selected for funding, providing significant support for translators to complete their projects and helping introduce new voices to the English-speaking literary world.
