Albertine Grants

Eligibility

To be considered for an Albertine Translation grant and prize, the book must have been published in France within the past 10 years. Authors, agents, translators, French and American publishers may apply for the Albertine Translation Fund and Prizes.

Please refer to the charts below for more information:

Who can apply?	What kind of publication?	What kind of financial support?	What will be considered?
Authors; American publishers; French publishers; Literary agents; Translators	Unpublished translations only; Works published in France within the past 10 years; Acquisition of Rights contract fully executed OR contracts to be negotiated; No print-on-demand or e-publication	$2,000 covering publication costs + 50% of translation costs (for a maximum of $5,000). Translators who receive the Grand Prize (2 winners each year) will receive an additional $5,000	Quality of the original book and its importance in the contemporary French and francophone intellectual and literary landscape; Quality of the translation; Plan for promotion & marketing; Potential and relevance for the American book market;

Guidelines

In addition to filling out the form and uploading the required documents on our platform, you will be asked to provide two physical copies as well as a PDF version of the original book (in French).

Copies of the book should be mailed to:

Books & Ideas Department
Albertine Translation
Cultural Services of the French Embassy / Villa Albertine
972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10075, USA

PDF of the book should be sent to translation@villa-albertine.org

Please check which list applies to your situation among the two listed below. Make sure you have every document in your possession when you start filling out the form.

You can only upload .doc / .docx / .pdf / .xls / .xlsx files.
The maximum file size is 5mb, except for English and French excerpts (max. 10mb).

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I am an American publisher seeking to apply for the Albertine Translation Fund and Prizes. I DO HAVE fully executed copies of the Acquisition of rights contract. I must provide:

1 – Author’s biography / bibliography

2 – Excerpt in English
A 10–12-page, double-spaced sample of the translation. The author of the translation sample must be the intended translator for the publication of this book. The sample should not mention the name of the translator.

3 – Excerpt in French
The application must include a scanned version of the corresponding sample in French.

4 – Translator’s biography
Please provide a short paragraph, no need for a resume (400 characters max)

5 – Translator / publisher contract
A signed copy of the contract between the translator and the American publisher.

6 – Acquisition of rights contract
A signed copy of the contract between the French publisher and the American publisher.

7 – Budget for the book (see sample provided)

8 – Three physical copies of the book in French and one digital copy of the French edition

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I am an author, translator, literary agent, French publisher or I am an American Publisher seeking to apply for the Albertine Translation Fund and Prizes, AND I DO NOT currently have a fully executed contract with the French Publisher. I must provide:

1 – Author’s biography / bibliography

2 – Excerpt in English
10–12-page, double-spaced sample of the translation. The author of the translation sample must be the intended translator for the publication of this book. The sample should not mention the name of the translator.

3 – Excerpt in French
The application must include a scanned version of the corresponding sample in French.

4 – Translator’s biography
Please provide a short paragraph, no need for a resume (400 characters max)

5 – Copyright letter
A letter from the copyright holder stating that English-language rights to the book are available.

6 – For prospective publishers only: a detailed budget (see sample provided)
(For titles without an American publisher, please provide this document as soon as a contract has been signed.)

7 – Two physical copies of the book in French and a digital copy of the French edition (PDF)

Please note that only complete applications with physical and e-books will be considered.

Logo

The Albertine Translation logo must be included on the front or back cover of the book.

AI / EPS / JPG / PNG

Calendar & Application

The second 2024 call for applications is open

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Application deadline: JUNE 16, 2024

Contact

Books & Ideas Department
translation@villa-albertine.org