Support for the Publication of Books and Journals
This page presents the aid for publishing books and journals, its objective, the operations mentioned in the catalogue and the main checks to carry out. Eligibility depends on the beneficiary, the area, the accepted costs and the rules in force at the time of applying.
The aid for publishing books and journals is aimed at applicants seeking support for their activity. The scheme aims at: supporting the publication of creative books and journals in the region, promoting pluralism and diversity; contributing to the existence and development of quality regional publishing; encouraging the emergence of new talent; encouraging creation; supporting publishers’ economic risk-taking. Before committing costs, check the criteria and the version of the rules with the funder.
Funded by Région Réunion
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned: businesses (as defined by the EU) duly registered in the trade or crafts register of La Réunion, in a sound financial situation and up to date in particular with their tax and social security obligations, established in La Réunion for at least one year, with their registered office in La Réunion. The aid is aimed at professional publishers generating at least 80% of their turnover in the book sector, with at least 12 months of actual activity (first statutory accounts available) and at least 1 book or journal published at the time of applying. The area associated with this scheme is: territorial aid. Check the legal form, size, location and any minimum age required by the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the business must complete the whole programme within 24 months of the legal notification of the award. The publisher’s own contribution must be at least 20% of the total project cost. This information must be compared with the official rules in force, in particular for exclusions, combination of aid and tax and social security obligations.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: publication of a title not yet published; launch or development of collections of unpublished books forming a coherent set of at least 2 titles, with the aim of building a reference backlist; publication of a journal publishing original texts; publication and republication of regional literary heritage. Excluded: teaching books and thesis publications, conference proceedings; cultural, general or entertainment news journals and magazines; projects published before notification of the aid; projects presented by publishers using author-funded publishing; self-produced projects; reprints. ELIGIBLE COSTS: manufacturing costs (reference quote); preparation, proofreading and typesetting of the manuscript; graphic design; authors’ pay before publication (advances); purchase of picture rights; flat fees of scientific or technical contributors; communication costs; travel and accommodation of the author(s) and/or publisher for promotional events at festivals or fairs. Excluded: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. Do not consider a cost eligible without written confirmation from the funder, especially if it has already been committed or invoiced.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: grant of 50% of total eligible costs excluding VAT, capped at €8,000 per book, €15,000 per collection (at least 2 titles) and €5,000 per journal. 20 additional points are awarded for plays, contemporary poetry collections, and innovative publishing projects or projects relating to regional literary heritage. Aid is limited to 2 per year per publisher, within available funds. A business that has received this aid for a collection in a given year may not apply again for collections within 2 years of the legal notification of the award. The scheme is granted under the European “de minimis” regime, which limits total public aid per business to €200,000 over 3 consecutive financial years. The final amount depends on the recognised cost base, caps and the funder’s rules; have these confirmed before building the financing plan.
How to apply
Start by checking the criteria with the funder. Prepare a project description, a detailed budget, a timetable, quotes and the business’s supporting documents. Ask for the official list of documents and confirm whether a preliminary discussion or an application before starting is mandatory.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue, which is not enough to confirm that the scheme is open today. Check the updated timetable, the deadline and the rules on committing costs with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Réunion
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
Which publishing projects are concerned by the aid for publishing books and journals?
The scheme aims at: supporting the publication of creative books and journals in the region, promoting pluralism and diversity; contributing to the existence and development of quality regional publishing; encouraging the emergence of new talent; encouraging creation; supporting publishers’ economic risk-taking. The types of publications, the nature of the project and the exclusions must be checked in the funder’s rules.
Which beneficiaries can apply?
The catalogue mentions: businesses (as defined by the EU) duly registered in the trade or crafts register of La Réunion, in a sound financial situation and up to date in particular with their tax and social security obligations, established in La Réunion for at least one year, with their registered office in La Réunion. The aid is aimed at professional publishers generating at least 80% of their turnover in the book sector, with at least 12 months of actual activity (first statutory accounts available) and at least 1 book or journal published at the time of applying. Check publisher status, location, age and any activity thresholds required.
Which publishing costs should I prepare?
The operations listed are: ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: publication of a title not yet published; launch or development of collections of unpublished books forming a coherent set of at least 2 titles, with the aim of building a reference backlist; publication of a journal publishing original texts; publication and republication of regional literary heritage. Excluded: teaching books and thesis publications, conference proceedings; cultural, general or entertainment news journals and magazines; projects published before notification of the aid; projects presented by publishers using author-funded publishing; self-produced projects; reprints. ELIGIBLE COSTS: manufacturing costs (reference quote); preparation, proofreading and typesetting of the manuscript; graphic design; authors’ pay before publication (advances); purchase of picture rights; flat fees of scientific or technical contributors; communication costs; travel and accommodation of the author(s) and/or publisher for promotional events at festivals or fairs. Excluded: bank and similar charges; royalties, taxes and duties; financial charges; exceptional charges; depreciation and provisions; any costs paid in cash. Have the eligibility of author rights, preparation, production, promotion, travel and internal costs confirmed before including them in the budget.
What timetable should be followed?
This must be checked on the official page before applying; also check whether the project must be submitted before any action or commitment of costs.
Official source
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