Aid for the retrospective digitisation of journals (CNL)
The aid is for organisations publishing a journal in French or a language of France, sold on a paid basis and published at least once a year. The organisation must meet the criteria on age and readership; digitisation must not have started before the committee examines the application.
The Centre national du livre (CNL) funds the retrospective digitisation of printed journals for paid online publication. The 2026 session ran from 17 September to 29 October 2026 and has now closed; the minimum amount is €500 and the aid can cover up to 50% of eligible costs.
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Who can apply
Any organisation publishing a journal, whatever its legal form or place of publication, provided the journal is published in French or the languages of France and sold on a paid basis throughout France. Excluded publishers: those subject to insolvency proceedings; public publishers. Final eligibility depends on the rules and the funder’s review.
Eligibility conditions
Beneficiaries must: have at least five years of activity (one full financial year); publish at least annually; publish at least one issue a year of the journal concerned; and aim the journal at a readership not made up exclusively of specialists. Digitisation must not have started before the committee examines the application. The detailed conditions and their current version must be confirmed with the funder.
What the scheme covers
Retrospective digitisation of journals. The official list of eligible costs prevails; costs not mentioned must be confirmed before committing.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of at least €500. The amount granted depends on the eligible basis, caps and the review of the application; the announced cap is not a guarantee of award.
How to apply
Apply on the CNL’s online portal. Create your account at least three working days before the deadline; prepare the digitisation/integration quotes, the financing plan and the copies of the journal required by the CNL.
Timeline
The 2026 application session ran from 17 September to 29 October 2026 and has closed; applications were to be examined in January/February 2027. Check the dates of the next session with the CNL. The account must be created at least three working days before the deadline.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Livre (CNL)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Closes
- 29 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which application session was planned for journal digitisation?
The CNL announced a session from 17 September to 29 October 2026, examined in January/February 2027; it has now closed. The applicant account must be created at least three working days before the deadline of the next session.
What minimum amount can be granted?
The CNL indicates a minimum grant of €500, with aid of up to 50% of eligible costs. The aid is calculated on the eligible basis and is not a guaranteed flat rate.
Which journals are eligible?
The journal must in particular be published in French or a language of France, sold on a paid basis, appear at least once a year and be aimed at a readership wider than specialists alone. The organisation must meet the age criteria and must not be a public publisher.
Which costs can be included in the budget?
The CNL cites digitisation or keying costs, proofreading and correction, file conversion and integration. Digitisation must not have started before the committee examines the application.
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