NORLA - Norwegian Literature Abroad, Fiction & Non-fiction

is a government-funded, non-commercial foundation which promotes Norwegian literature to other countries. Foreign publishers of Norwegian books may apply for a translation subsidy. More than 2000 books by Norwegian authors have been published in more than 50 languages with grants from NORLA since 1978.

What does NORLA do?

• NORLA facilitates contact between Norwegian authors and publishers and foreign publishers, translators, universities and others interested in Norwegian literature abroad
• NORLA provides translation subsidies to publishers of Norwegian literature abroad, both fiction and non-fiction
• NORLA offers travel grants for Norwegian authors and their translators
• NORLA arranges seminars in Norway and abroad for translators and publishers
• NORLA provides promotional subsidies for sample translations and presentations of authors
• NORLA participates in international book fairs
• NORLA offers professional advice and guidance

Translation subsidies are only available for the translation costs of a work written by a Norwegian author, and the application must come from the foreign publisher. Applications must be made prior to publication. Two committees of experts consider all applications, and applicants are contacted as soon as a decision has been made.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Margit Walsø, Managing Director (maternity leave)

Andrine Pollen, Acting Director, Adviser Fiction
Tel: +47 23 08 41 05 / +47 41 23 26 26

Per Øystein Roland, Adviser Non-fiction
Tel: +47 23 08 41 06 / +47 41 67 77 47

Dina Roll-Hansen, Adviser Childrens´s Literature
Tel: +47 23 08 41 04 / +47 90 75 90 94

Oliver Møystad, Adviser
Tel: +47 23 08 41 03 / +47 95 23 10 08

Torill Johansen, Senior Executive Officer / Accountant
+47 23 08 41 08

Mette Børja, Executive Officer
Tel: +47 23 08 41 09

Ane Grøteig, Substitute (until May, 1, 2012)
Tel: +47 23 08 41 02

Please find below NORLA's logo for download.