Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014NEA03LFTP
Apply for 2014NEA03LFTP
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEA Literature Fellowships Translation Projects, FY 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.024 Promotion of the ArtsGrants to Organizations and Individuals.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2013 The Grants.gov system must receive your validated and accepted application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 9, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
- Individual translators who meet the publication requirements that are listed below are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. See How to Prepare and Submit an Application for the documentation that is required to demonstrate eligibility. Ineligible applications will be rejected without panel review. An individual may submit only one application for FY 2015 funding. You may not apply for both a Translation Project under this deadline (December 9, 2013) and a Literature Fellowship (in prose or poetry) under the 2014 deadline (when fellowships in poetry are offered). See Literature Fellowships for more information. You are not eligible to apply if you have received three or more Fellowships (in poetry, prose, or for translation) from the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition, you may not apply in Translation if you have received any Arts Endowment Literature Fellowships (in prose or poetry) or Translation Fellowship on or after October 1, 2010 (FY 2011). Finally, you may not apply in Translation with the same project for more than three consecutive years. Former grantees must have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEA Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects (FY 2015) program is a National Endowment for the Arts grant opportunity designed to support individual literary translators working on creative translations of specific works into English. The fellowship is meant for translators who have already established a publication record, and it focuses on bringing notable international literature to English-language readers through high-quality, artistically driven translation. The NEA frames this as a competitive national fellowship, so applicants are expected to propose projects that stand out for literary merit, the importance of the author or text, and the translator's ability to deliver an excellent English-language literary work.
The funded activities are strictly limited to creative translations of literary material, specifically prose, poetry, or drama translated from another language into English. The NEA emphasizes literary excellence and cultural value, and it explicitly encourages projects that expand the English-language literary landscape by translating writers and works that are not already widely available in English. A major stated priority is given to projects involving works that have never been translated into English before, signaling that the program is not just about producing another version of an already-accessible text, but about increasing access to literature that English readers have not had the chance to encounter.
Award sizes fall within a defined range, with a minimum (floor) award of $12,500 and a maximum (ceiling) award of $25,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to raise additional funds to qualify. The NEA notes that project activity supported by the grant may begin any time between November 1, 2014, and November 1, 2015, and the project period may extend for up to two years. This window provides flexibility for translators to align the fellowship with their writing schedules, research needs, and publication timelines.
Eligibility is limited to individuals, not organizations, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must also meet the program's publication requirements for translators (with documentation required as part of the application process). The NEA is clear that eligibility screening is strict: ineligible applications are rejected without panel review. Each applicant is permitted to submit only one application for FY 2015 funding, and the program also restricts applying across fellowship categories in a way that prevents someone from seeking both a Translation Project under this deadline and a separate NEA Literature Fellowship (in prose or poetry) under the other fellowship deadline cycle.
Several important restrictions determine who the NEA will not fund. The program bars applicants who have already received three or more NEA Literature Fellowships (in prose or poetry) or Translation Fellowships. It also bars applicants who have received any NEA Literature Fellowship or Translation Fellowship within the previous five years; in this specific announcement, that is operationalized as not eligible if the applicant received a fellowship on or after October 1, 2010 (FY 2011). Additionally, the NEA will not accept repeat submissions of the same project beyond three consecutive years, preventing indefinite resubmission of one translation proposal. The program also excludes scholarly writing and work toward academic degrees, drawing a firm line between creative literary translation and academic or dissertation-related activity. Applicants who are primarily pursuing scholarly translation or research-oriented work are directed, implicitly, toward the National Endowment for the Humanities rather than the NEA.
The administrative details for this particular funding cycle show it was posted July 23, 2013, under Funding Opportunity Number 2014NEA03LFTP, with an application deadline of December 9, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, submitted through Grants.gov and required to be validated and accepted by the system by that deadline. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals). The NEA also notes a standard compliance requirement for prior grantees: anyone who has received NEA funding in the past must have submitted acceptable final report materials for previous awards by the required due dates to remain eligible for new funding.
Overall, this fellowship opportunity supports accomplished translators who want dedicated time and resources to produce a strong English-language literary translation of a specific non-English work, with a clear preference for texts not yet available in English and a firm exclusion of academic or scholarly projects. The program is structured to reward literary ambition and to broaden what English readers can access, while limiting repeat funding to the same individuals within short timeframes and maintaining strict eligibility and submission rules.
NEA Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects (FY 2015) - FAQs
What is the NEA Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects (FY 2015) program?
It is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellowship opportunity that supports individual literary translators creating artistic translations of specific works into English. It is framed as a competitive national fellowship with an emphasis on literary excellence, cultural value, and the translator's ability to produce a strong English-language literary work.
Who is this fellowship intended for?
The fellowship is intended for individual literary translators who have already established a publication record and can meet the program's publication requirements for translators (with documentation required as part of the application).
Are organizations eligible to apply?
No. Eligibility is limited to individuals, not organizations.
What citizenship or residency status is required to apply?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
What kinds of projects and activities does the NEA fund under this opportunity?
Funded activities are strictly limited to creative translations of literary material into English. Eligible literary forms include prose, poetry, or drama translated from another language into English.
What kinds of projects are not supported?
The program excludes scholarly writing and work toward academic degrees. It draws a clear line between creative literary translation and academic or dissertation-related activity, and it does not support scholarly translation or research-oriented work under this opportunity.
Does the program prioritize any particular types of translation projects?
Yes. A major stated priority is given to works that have never been translated into English before. The NEA also encourages projects that expand the English-language literary landscape by translating writers and works not already widely available in English.
How much funding can an applicant request or receive?
Awards range from a minimum of $12,500 to a maximum of $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When can the project start, and how long can the project period last?
NEA-supported project activity may begin any time between November 1, 2014, and November 1, 2015. The project period may extend for up to two years.
How competitive is this fellowship?
The NEA describes it as a competitive national fellowship. Applicants are expected to propose projects that stand out for literary merit, the importance of the author or text, and the translator's demonstrated ability to deliver an excellent English-language literary translation.
How many applications may one person submit for FY 2015 funding?
Each applicant is permitted to submit only one application for FY 2015 funding.
Can I apply for this Translation Projects fellowship and also apply for an NEA Literature Fellowship in prose or poetry in the other cycle?
No. The program restricts applying across fellowship categories in a way that prevents someone from seeking both a Translation Project under this deadline and a separate NEA Literature Fellowship (in prose or poetry) under the other fellowship deadline cycle.
What restrictions apply if I have received NEA fellowships before?
The program bars applicants who have already received three or more NEA Literature Fellowships (in prose or poetry) or Translation Fellowships. It also bars applicants who have received any NEA Literature Fellowship or Translation Fellowship within the previous five years.
How is the five-year restriction defined for this specific announcement?
For this announcement, an applicant is not eligible if they received an NEA Literature Fellowship or Translation Fellowship on or after October 1, 2010 (FY 2011).
Can I resubmit the same translation project in multiple years?
Repeat submissions of the same project are not accepted beyond three consecutive years. This prevents indefinite resubmission of a single translation proposal.
What happens if an application does not meet eligibility requirements?
The NEA states that eligibility screening is strict, and ineligible applications are rejected without panel review.
Where and how do I submit the application?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the application deadline for this funding cycle?
The application deadline is December 9, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and the application must be validated and accepted by the Grants.gov system by that deadline.
When was this opportunity posted and what is the funding opportunity number?
It was posted on July 23, 2013. The Funding Opportunity Number is 2014NEA03LFTP.
How is this opportunity categorized in federal assistance terms?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
If I received NEA funding in the past, are there compliance requirements that affect eligibility?
Yes. The NEA notes that prior grantees must have submitted acceptable final report materials for previous awards by the required due dates to remain eligible for new funding.
Is this fellowship intended to support general writing, research, or academic study?
No. The opportunity is designed to support creative literary translation into English of a specific non-English work, and it explicitly excludes academic/degree-related work and scholarly writing.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The program aims to provide time and resources to accomplished translators so they can produce high-quality English-language translations of notable international literature, with a clear emphasis on literary ambition and expanding English-language access to works not already widely available in English.
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