This grant supports the publishing of original literary works from Singapore.

Applications are open to:

•  Writers who are Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents and arts organisations who wish to publish original literary works and critical writing on the arts;
• Translators (Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents and Foreign) who wish to translate Singaporean-authored literary works and critical writing on the arts targeted for publication and promotion in Singapore and overseas;
• Publishers (Local and Foreign) who wish to publish and/or translate Singaporean-authored literary works and critical writing on the arts for promotion in Singapore and overseas.

The sum total of Publishing and Translation grants awarded to any individual or organisation will not exceed $20,000 per application, up to a cap of $70,000 per year.

Application Windows:

Applications must reach the National Arts Council before the following closing dates:

Late and / or incomplete applications will not be processed.

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Please refer to the following documents for more information.

•     Application Guidelines - Publishing and Translation Grant

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