About us
The Flemish Literature Fund is an autonomous governmental institution that promotes Dutch-language literature in Belgium and abroad. The emphasis is on literary production by Flemish authors.
The FLF's foreign policy focuses mainly on translation. The principal instruments are information, documentation and grants.
The FLF provides professional advice and is in direct contact with authors, translators, publishers, cultural ambassadors and other parties.
International cooperation
The FLF works closely with the Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature (NLPVF) in the Netherlands. Together, both organisations publish and distribute information on literary activities in Flanders and the Netherlands. Every other year, they award prizes to high-quality translations in English, French and German. Occasionally, they jointly present translated Dutch-language literary works at foreign festivals.
Both organisations have joined forces with the Nederlandse Taalunie (Dutch Language Union) and the Centre of Expertise for Literary Translation in order to ensure a proactive, cross-border translation policy.
The FLF is present at the international book fairs of Frankfurt, London, Paris and Bologna. At such trade fairs and in certain projects, the FLF exchanges knowledge and information with literary institutes, cultural organisations and public services in other countries.
The FLF supports international literary events and happenings in consultation with the Flemish representatives. In the newsletter Arts Flanders, the FLF, together with five cultural organisations, informs the international public on Arts in Flanders and abroad.
