Brief Information
The Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 supports high-quality English translations of French and Francophone literature across all genres. The program provides financial support to translators and publishers while promoting the global reach of contemporary and classic French works. Applications for Session One are now open.
This opportunity is ideal for translators, French publishers, and U.S.-based English-language publishers working to bring French literature to English-speaking audiences.
Key Dates & Details
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Location / Type: United States (publishing-based, international scope)
- Target Group: Translators, French publishers, U.S. publishers
- Funding Amount:
- $2,000 publication support
- Up to $5,000 (50% of translation costs)
- Maximum $7,000 per project
- Prize: Annual Albertine Translation Prize – $5,000 to one translator
- Organizers: Villa Albertine; Albertine Foundation
- Funding Support: Florence Gould Foundation; Van Cleef & Arpels
Table of Contents
Overview
The Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 is a flagship initiative dedicated to promoting French and Francophone literature in the English-speaking world. Launched in 2022 by Villa Albertine’s Books & Ideas Department and the Albertine Foundation, the program builds upon the legacy of the former French Voices initiative.
Through a competitive selection process led by independent experts—academics, translators, booksellers, and publishing consultants—the program supports translations that reflect the diversity, innovation, and vitality of French literary production.
Eligible works span a wide range of genres, including:
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Children’s literature
- Comics and graphic novels
- Poetry
Selected projects are recognized not only for translation quality but also for the literary merit of the original French text.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 must meet the following criteria:
- The title must generally have been published in France within the past 10 years
- Each funding cycle may include one classic work of French or Francophone literature that needs a new or renewed translation
- Translators, French publishers, and U.S. publishers may apply
- The English-language publisher must be based in the United States
- Publishers based solely in the UK, Canada, India, or other non-U.S. countries are not eligible
Titles without a U.S. publisher at the time of selection may still be considered. However, the French publisher must secure a U.S. publishing contract within one year, or the grant will be withdrawn.
Funding & Prize Details
Each selected project under the Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 receives:
- $2,000 to support publication costs
- Up to $5,000 covering 50% of translation costs
- Maximum total support: $7,000 per project
Albertine Translation Prize
In addition to the fund, one Albertine Translation Prize is awarded annually:
- Prize Amount: $5,000
- Recipient: Translator
- Sponsor: Van Cleef & Arpels
Books supported by the fund must display the Albertine Translation Fund logo on the cover or back cover and include an official credit line on the copyright page.
Logo download:
➡️ https://albertinefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ALBERTINE_TRANSLATION_LOGO_BLACK_RGB.zip
Application Details
The Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 (Session One) application process is now open.
Steps to apply:
- Prepare your project and budget
- Download the official budget template
- Complete the online application form
- Submit all materials by February 1, 2026
📄 Budget template:
➡️ https://albertinefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Albertine-Foundation-Budget-Template-Albertine-Translation.xlsx
📝 Application form:
➡️ https://albertinefoundation.tfaforms.net/f/application-albertine-translation-2026
For broader context on literary translation funding, you may also consult:
➡️ https://pen.org/grants
Who can apply for the Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026?
Translators, French publishers, and U.S.-based English-language publishers are eligible to apply.
What genres are supported?
All categories are eligible, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, comics, and poetry.
Is a U.S. publisher required at the time of application?
Not always. If selected without a U.S. publisher, one must be secured within one year
How much funding can one project receive?
Up to $7,000 per project, plus eligibility for the annual $5,000 translation prize.
Official Link
👉 Learn more about the Albertine Translation Fund and Prize 2026 and apply here:
🔗 https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/albertine-translation-fund-and-prizes-2026-session-one/
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