Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2020 001
The Ukraine: U.S. Embassy Book Translation Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine (U.S. Embassy in Kyiv) under CFDA 19.900. It is designed to provide small grants, depending on the availability of funds, to support Ukrainian publishers that want to translate books by American authors from English into Ukrainian and then publish those translations in Ukraine. The broader purpose of the program is cultural and educational, but it is also explicitly tied to supporting Ukraine's ongoing economic, social, and educational reform efforts by making high-quality American ideas and expertise more accessible in Ukrainian through professionally produced books.
The program focuses on translating works that were originally published by American publishers and that align with specific themes identified by the Embassy (the notice references themes listed in the full competition materials). In practice, this means applicants are expected to propose titles that are not only strong and credible, but also useful for Ukrainian institutions and audiences working in reform-related fields. A key part of the program is where these books are meant to end up: distribution is aimed at universities and schools, libraries, government organizations and ministries, non-governmental organizations, the media, and other selected organizations. In other words, the translation is not treated as a purely commercial publishing activity; it is intended to have a clear public-benefit and knowledge-sharing impact across education, civil society, and public administration.
Selection is based primarily on the relevance of the proposed book to current Ukrainian needs, the timeliness of the subject matter, and the overall quality of the work. The Embassy accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, meaning proposals can be submitted and reviewed as they come in rather than only during a single short window. The original closing date listed for this specific opportunity cycle was August 31, 2020, but the announcement emphasizes ongoing review during the year, so applicants were encouraged to apply as soon as a strong proposal and rights documentation could be assembled. Full program details and the application form were provided in both English and Ukrainian through the Embassy's website.
Eligibility is limited in a way that reflects the program's non-commercial, public-interest intent. Ukrainian non-profit and non-governmental publishers are eligible to apply. Commercial publishers are generally not eligible unless they have a non-profit division that is formally established as a separate non-profit organization under U.S. or Ukrainian law. Third-country publishers are not eligible, which means the applicant organization must be Ukrainian and fit the required non-profit, non-governmental profile. A strict practical requirement is that applicants must be able to demonstrate they can secure full copyright and any other permissions needed to translate and publish the proposed work, and they must be prepared to show this at the time they submit the proposal. This makes rights clearance a central part of readiness to apply, not something to be handled after selection.
In terms of funding specifics, the opportunity is structured as a grant, and while it notes that small grants will be awarded, the public listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates the precise maximum award amount was not stated in the summary record and would need to be confirmed in the full program guidance. The number of expected awards is also not specified in the summary data, reinforcing that awards depend on available funds and the quality of proposals received. Overall, the program is best understood as a targeted cultural and educational support mechanism: it helps Ukrainian non-profit publishers bring influential American books into Ukrainian translation, ensures proper legal permissions are in place, and aims distribution toward institutions and groups that can use these materials to support learning, public dialogue, and reform-oriented work.Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2020 001
- The U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the arts sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ukraine: U.S. Embassy Book Translation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-11-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-08-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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