Subvention pour la présence et la valorisation du livre en français à l'étranger

What it is

Subsidy to support the presence and promotion of French-language books in foreign bookstores through acquisition of books, animations, promotion and communication, professional tools, or renovation projects.

Who it is for

Bookstores headquartered and operating outside France, either francophone or international, with private or association status, a physical retail location, at least one year of activity, francophone staff, and no collective proceedings.

Open to artists in France.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Outside France”

Where

France

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Up to €20,000 for book acquisition projects or up to €50,000 for animation, promotion, communication, professional tools, or renovation projects; funding covers 50% of eligible costs (70% for certified « Librairies francophones de référence »).

What you need to apply

• Letter of project presentation in PDF, dated and signed
• Detailed presentation note of the bookstore in PDF (for first-time applicants)
• Curriculum vitae of bookstore manager or director in PDF (for first-time applicants)
• Exhaustive list of books for acquisition projects (Excel template or pro-forma invoices)
• Detailed project note in PDF for repeat applicants requesting book acquisition subsidy
• Detailed budget for animation, promotion, communication, professional tools, or renovation projects
• Quotes (minimum two per expense type) for animation, promotion, communication, professional tools, or renovation projects

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 7 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://centrenationaldulivre.fr/aides-financement/subvention-pour-la-presence-et-la-valorisation-du-livre-en-francais-a-l-etranger