A round-up of Estonian news and events taking place around the world between January 26 – February 2. This week's report is filled with language learning and funding opportunities for global Estonians and organizations!
The Integration Foundation (INSA) announced a call for proposals to support the projects and events of Estonian cultural societies abroad, which contributes to the preservation of the Estonian language and culture around the world and to the preservation of ties to Estonia. The budget of the program is €40,000 with a maximum of €4,000 going to each applicant. Applications can be submitted until February 8. The application round is funded by the Ministry of Culture.
The Museum of Estonians Abroad (VEMU) in Toronto together with the Estonian Writer s Union and Estonian Literature Center announce a competition to find new translators of fiction from Estonian into English. Participation is open to people of all ages provided they have not previously made public any translated book.