Swedish Arts Council - International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama 2026

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About Swedish Arts Council - International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama

The Swedish Arts Council provides grants to support the international promotion, dissemination, and exchange of Swedish literature and drama. The funding is intended for legal entities organizing professional literary activities abroad, including events, projects, and information campaigns that increase the international visibility of Swedish authors and dramatic works. The grant can support eligible international activities such as travel, accommodation, professional fees, marketing, translation, and other directly related project costs. Applicants must be legal entities involved in professional literary activities, while translation of already licensed complete editions or dramatic works is excluded from this grant.

• Sponsor Organisation: Kulturrådet - Swedish Arts Council

Benefits of Swedish Arts Council - International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama

• Helps Swedish authors and playwrights gain international visibility.
• Promotes cultural exchange by bringing Swedish works to new audiences abroad.
• Covers essential costs like travel, accommodation, translation, marketing, and event expenses.
• Reduces financial barriers for organizations and individuals working to promote Swedish literature internationally.
• Enables participation in international festivals, readings, and performances.
• Strengthens networks between Swedish creators and foreign publishers, producers, and cultural institutions.
• Builds sustainable interest in Swedish literature and drama outside Sweden.
• Encourages ongoing collaborations and future projects across borders.

Swedish Arts Council - International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama Requirements

The grant is available to legal entities that organize or undertake professional activities related to literature and drama.

Potential applicants include:

• Publishers.
• Literary festivals.
• Associations.
• Embassies.
• Cultural organizations.
• Other professional organizations working with literature or drama.

Applicants should demonstrate that their proposed activity is professionally organized and has a clear connection to the international promotion or exchange of Swedish literature and drama.

Individuals applying in their personal capacity are not identified as eligible under the stated requirements.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.
   

Application Deadline

29 October, 2026

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