ELIGIBILITY

Any foreign publisher more than a year old, which publishes at least ten titles per year 
is eligible to apply. In addition, projects to be considered for translation subsidy must 
meet the following criteria:

1. The work must have been published originally in Hebrew by a commercial Israeli publisher.
2. The title submitted must be under contract or option by the publisher applying. 
3. The work must be contemporary high-quality fiction, poetry, or drama.

Please note:  nonfiction works are not eligible.

GRANT AMOUNTS

Grants awarded to the publisher may be used only towards payment of the translation. 
The amount awarded will depend upon such variables as length, textual complexity, and translatability. 
In no event will the amount of the grant exceed the translator’s fees, most grants will less.  
Payment of the grant will take place only following publication of the book, on receipt of published copies.

REVIEW CRITERIA

In reviewing applications, the Institute will consider the following:

1. Literary merit of the proposed work
2. The potential of the work for successful translation
3. Credentials of the translator (language expertise and record of translation of literary works)
4. Applicant’s ability to carry out the project and distribute the books successfully
5. Fiscal responsibility of the applicant
6. Support for the project from other sources

DEADLINE AND ANNOUNCEMENT DATES

Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is advisable to apply before 
January 1 of each year.  Please allow a minimum of three months for a response.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit:

1. A complete application form
2. The translation contract, signed
3. Standard list of translation fees recommended by local official professional translators’ organization;
4. A copy of the publisher's catalogue or brochure;
5. A copy of the signed contract or letter of agreement with the author that proves the press holds translation 
rights in the language of the proposed translation and specifies the royalty arrangements with the author for 
copies sold in translation.

IMPORTANT: Decisions concerning translation subventions are subject to approval of the Institute’s authorized
boards and the availability of funds.