Publication Assistance Program (PAP) - transfer of rights
The Institut français' PAP grant funds foreign publishers to acquire rights and translate contemporary French works, broadening global access to French literature and fostering international literary exchange.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: June 5, 2026 (opening) | September 8, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €500–€5,000 per project; up to 8 projects per year per applicant; recent annual awards: ~€200,000–€380,000 total
Summary: Supports foreign publishers to acquire rights and publish translations of French works, expanding global access to contemporary French literature.
Key Information: Only foreign publishing houses may apply; original work must be published by a French publisher based in France.
Description
The Publication Assistance Program (PAP) – transfer of rights, administered by the Institut français, provides financial support to foreign publishing houses for the acquisition of rights and translation of French works. The program aims to broaden the international reach of contemporary French literature and thought by enabling non-French-speaking audiences to access these works in translation. Since 1990, PAP has supported the publication of over 26,000 French titles in 80 countries, fostering literary exchange and promoting French authors worldwide. The program also complements local initiatives managed by French cultural institutes and Book Offices.
