Publishing grants are allocated four times a year by the English-language Publishing Development Subcommittee. The Subcommittee usually meets in February, May, July and October. Deadlines for applications are announced in advance. Grants are not usually awarded more than two years in advance of the planned publication date. For further information, see the individual scheme guidelines on our ‘How to Apply’ page.
MAY SUBCOMMITTEE 2026
Current deadlines for the May Subcommittee 2026 are:
Individual Literary Book Grants/Classics – 27 MARCH 2026
Marketing Grants/Author Advances – 27 MARCH 2026
JULY SUBCOMMITTEE 2026
Current deadlines for the July Subcommittee 2026 are:
Individual Literary Book Grants/Classics – 29 MAY 2026
Marketing Grants/Author Advances – 29 MAY 2026
OCTOBER SUBCOMMITTEE 2026
Current deadlines for the October Subcommittee 2026 are:
Individual Literary Book Grants/Classics – 31 AUGUST 2026
Marketing Grants/Author Advances – 31 AUGUST 2026
