Support for Publishing Classic Comic Strip Series in the Breton Language
The Region announces 50% of eligible costs for first editions and new editions of out-of-print albums, with a cost cap of €12,000 per album, and 25% for reprints with a cost cap of €10,000. Total aid may not exceed €25,000 a year. The aid is reserved for professional publishers meeting the publishing programme and rights criteria.
This regional aid supports the translation and publication in Breton of classic comic series, in particular to develop the offer for young readers. It distinguishes first editions or new editions of out-of-print albums from simple reprints. The application must be submitted before costs are incurred and document the rights, the translation and the publishing budget.
Funded by Région Bretagne
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Who can apply
Professional publishing houses, voluntary or commercial: either based outside Brittany and holding the publishing rights to their comics; or based in Brittany and having set up partnerships with the professional publishing houses holding the publishing rights to these comics. Also check the location, legal form, business size and any sector exclusions in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
CONDITIONS FOR BENEFICIARIES: beneficiaries must publish at their own expense, which involves signing a contract with the author or translator specifying the percentage of pay, calculated on the book’s retail price, from the first copy sold — comics published at the author’s expense will not be accepted; make the legal deposit and obtain an ISBN for published comics; publish and regularly update a catalogue of their productions and work with a professional distributor or have their own distributor; distribute the supported comics at least in Breton bookshops specialising in comics, in Breton bookshops specialising in the Breton language and/or Breton culture, and at the Festival du Livre en Bretagne (data available from the EPCC Livre et Lecture); promote published books through listing in bibliographic and commercial databases, notably the “Lenn” database; respect professional ethics in their relations with authors, other publishers, distribution channels, bookshops and libraries; send the Brittany Region a publishing project defined over five years, providing for the translation and publication of at least three titles of each supported series (this programme may be adapted during the period). CONDITIONS FOR THE COMICS: they must use the common spelling of the three bilingual or immersion education streams, with the translation made from the original text, and carry on the back cover a mention of the Region’s support (“Embannet gant skoazell Rannvro Breizh”) and its logo. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, the combination rules, the conditions for maintaining the activity and any obligations after payment.
What the scheme covers
First editions in Breton, as well as new editions of out-of-print and unavailable albums previously published in Breton by other publishers — eligible costs: estimated costs excluding VAT of printing, translation and publishing rights; republications in Breton — eligible costs: costs excluding VAT of printing and publishing rights. Present the costs by item, with quotes and timetable. Do not place orders or start works before confirming whether a prior application or written approval is required.
Amount and funding terms
First editions in Breton, as well as new editions of out-of-print and unavailable albums previously published in Breton by other publishers: grant of 50% of eligible costs, up to €12,000 per album; republications in Breton: grant of 25% of eligible costs, up to €10,000 per album. Total aid awarded under this scheme may not exceed €25,000 a year. To be confirmed: check the cost base, caps, combination and scale in force before budgeting the income.
How to apply
1. Classify the operation: first edition/new edition of an out-of-print album, or reprint. 2. Check the rights and contracts for publishing, translation, proofreading, lettering and layout. 3. Prepare quotes, a balanced budget and a five-year publishing plan. 4. Apply online at least three months before the project. 5. After the decision, comply with the publicity obligations and provide the invoices and a copy of the album.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is confirmed. Check the application period, committee dates, availability of funds and review time with the funder before planning the operation.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Bretagne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €25,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which costs can be included in the cost base?
Depending on the type of edition: printing, translation, proofreading, lettering, layout and publishing rights as provided for on the regional page.
What cap applies?
The cost cap is €12,000 per album for eligible first/new editions and €10,000 for reprints; total annual aid is limited to €25,000.
When should I apply?
At least three months before the production date; costs incurred before the application is received are not eligible.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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