Grants for translators of Swedish literature
Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet)
- Type
- Grant
- Desk
- Translation
- Deadline
- 31 Dec 2026
- Eligibility
- Professional translators of Swedish literature and drama (written in Swedish or a Swedish national minority language and published in Sweden), anywhere in the world. Translators into Swedish, publishers and organisations can't apply.
About this grant
The Swedish Arts Council funds international exchange and skills development for professional translators of Swedish literature and drama. You apply through the council's online portal; the full guidelines are on its Swedish-language page. Late applications roll over into the next round.
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Apply on Swedish Arts Council(opens in a new tab)https://kulturradet.se/en/our-grants/grants-for-translators-of-Swedish-literature/
Checked 31 Oct 2026
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