WWB Receives Historic Mellon Grant
Words Without Borders has been awarded a $150,000 general operating grant from the Mellon Foundation, the largest grant in the organization's 21-year history.
The grant will provide operating stability through WWB’s leadership transition, as longtime executive director Karen M. Phillips steps down this summer. It also follows WWB’s recent investments in the field of literary translation, including new grants and fellowships for early-career literary professionals; a 20% increase in rates paid to our contributing writers, translators, and editors; and an expansion of training opportunities for teachers looking to bring global literature to their students.
“This historic grant from the Mellon Foundation will have a significant impact on WWB at a critical juncture,” said Samantha Schnee, WWB’s board chair and founding editor, in a statement. “It also communicates to the broader arts community that an organization focused on expanding access to international literature deserves attention and support.”
