GPT is set up by The Ministry of Culture (hereinafter referred to as “the Ministry”)to encourage the publication of Taiwanese works in translation overseas, to raise the international visibility of Taiwanese cultural content, and to help Taiwan's publishing industry expand into non-Chinese international markets.
How to apply： Applications will be accepted during two periods: April 1 through April 30, and October 1 through October 31(according to Taiwan time GMT+8). If there is any change to the application period dates, the Ministry will make a separate announcement. During these periods, applicants shall visit the Ministry's official website (https://grants.moc.gov.tw/Web/index.jsp) to access the online application system and complete the application process. Late applications will not be accepted.
Conditions for applying：
1. Applications must and can only be submitted by a foreign publishing house (legal entity) legally registered or incorporated in accordance with the laws and regulations of their respective countries.
2. The so-called Taiwanese works must meet the following requirements: A. Use traditional characters; B. Written by a natural person holding an R.O.C. identity card; C. Has been assigned an ISBN in Taiwan. i.e., the author is a native of Taiwan, and the first 6 digits of the book's ISBN are 978-957-XXX-XXX-X, 978-986-XXX-XXX-X, or 978-626-XXX-XXX-X.
3. Applications must include documents certifying that the copyright holder of the Taiwanese work consents to its translation and foreign publication (no restriction on its format).
4. A translation sample of the Taiwanese work is required (no restriction on its format and length).
