Call window open Creative Europe 2027 — circulation of European literary works: translations (CREA-CULT-2027-LIT)
The Creative Europe call CREA-CULT-2027-LIT has €5 million for around 40 projects on the translation, publication, distribution and promotion of European literature. It is announced on the EU portal, with a deadline of 27 January 2027, 17:00 CET.
- Who can apply
- Organisations from countries participating in the Creative Europe programme, including Romania
- Total budget
- €5,000,000, for around 40 projects
- Funding amount
- Lump-sum grant
- Submission period
- 7 October 2026 – 27 January 2027, 17:00 CET
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Who can apply
Organisations from countries participating in the Creative Europe programme, including Romania. They can apply alone (a single beneficiary) or as a consortium of organisations.
What it covers
- Translation of European fiction by professional literary translators
- Publication of the translated books
- Distribution of the translated books
- Promotion of books and reading to a wide audience
- Cooperation along the book value chain, for a more competitive sector
- Circulation of Ukrainian literature and access to books for refugees from Ukraine
Apply in the current call window
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for the Creative Europe call CREA-CULT-2027-LIT?
Applications are submitted on the European Commission's Funding & Tenders portal by 27 January 2027, 17:00 CET (Brussels time). The opening was planned for 7 October 2026.
What is the budget of the Creative Europe 2027 call for literary translations?
The total budget for 2027 is 5,000,000 €. The European Commission estimates that around 40 projects will be funded.
What types of literary works can be translated under CREA-CULT-2027-LIT?
European works of fiction: novels, short stories, plays and radio plays, poetry, literary reportage, comics and literature for children and young people. Authors must be linked to an eligible country by nationality or residence, or be recognised as part of the European literary heritage.
How much of the budget must be allocated to translators?
The call recommends that between 20% and 30% of the project budget be allocated to translators' remuneration. Translators must be visibly credited, preferably on the cover.
Is machine translation allowed in Creative Europe literary translation projects?
No. Machine translation is explicitly excluded. Translations must be done by professional literary translators.
When will the results of the CREA-CULT-2027-LIT call be known?
Evaluation takes place from February to May 2027, and the grant agreements are expected to be signed in October 2027.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
Apply in the current call window — Creative Europe 2027 — circulation of European literary works: translations (CREA-CULT-2027-LIT)
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
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