Aid for translating foreign books into French (CNL)
The catalogue indicates a grant of between €500 and €22,800. The aid covers the costs of translating foreign books into French; the amount actually granted depends on the project, the costs accepted and the review of the application.
The Centre national du livre (CNL) supports professional publishers wishing to publish in French a book translated from its original foreign language. The catalogue notes in particular a minimum length of activity and a minimum number of books in the catalogue. The detailed conditions, rights and session timetable must be checked before applying.
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Who can apply
Any professional publisher, whatever its legal form and country, provided the book is published in French or the languages of France and distributed in France through the bookshop network, and that it has signed a translation contract with the project’s translator in line with current standards.
Eligibility conditions
Beneficiaries must: have at least one year of activity (one full financial year) and three books published in the catalogue; add to the catalogue regularly, on an annual basis; for print and/or digital publishing, have distribution and sales agreements for France with an independent organisation or, failing that, show distribution through a stable national network of bookshops (around twenty at least); be listed on the Electre or Dilicom platforms to evidence distribution; comply with legal obligations on exploiting the work; and, for printed books only, make a first print run of at least 500 copies (300 for poetry). Book projects, except comics and children’s literature, must contain at least 50% text relative to illustrations.
What the scheme covers
A project to translate a book into French from its original language (not a relay or intermediate translation). Not eligible: projects already examined by the CNL; projects published before being examined by the committee.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of between €500 and €22,800.
How to apply
Consult the rules and timetable of the CNL session, gather the evidence on the publisher, translation rights, contract, budget and translation costs, then apply following the official arrangements. Do not rely only on the summary description in the catalogue.
Timeline
The opening date and next deadline have not been confirmed for this page. Check the funder’s timetable before starting to prepare the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Livre (CNL)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Maximum amount
- €22,800
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 29 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Which books can be supported?
The scheme covers the translation into French of a foreign book from its original language, not from a relay translation.
What experience conditions are indicated?
The catalogue mentions at least one year of activity, one full financial year and at least three books published in the catalogue. Check the CNL’s full criteria.
How much is the aid?
The page indicates a grant of between €500 and €22,800. The amount granted depends on the review of the project and the costs accepted.
Can applications be made all year round?
The timetable depends on the CNL’s sessions. Check the next application date and the applicable rules before preparing the application.
Official source
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