PEN Presents and SALT Partnership Expands Global Literature Through Translation Grants
The PEN Presents x SALT initiative is a collaborative grant program aimed at enhancing the global reach of literature through translation. This partnership between English PEN and the South Asian Literature in Translation project (SALT) is currently accepting submissions until May 31, 2026. The program supports translators worldwide, offering grants to create sample translations of works from South Asian languages that have not been previously translated into English. A shortlist of 24 applicants will receive £500 each to produce 5,000-word samples, with 12 final selections. The initiative seeks to bring underrepresented languages and regions to the forefront of English literature, providing a platform for diverse storytelling and cultural exchange. 
