Authors’ Aid Project 2026 – Book Purchasing Applications | Department of Cultural Affairs
Authors’ Aid Project 2026
Department of Cultural Affairs
Purchasing of Books Printed in 2025
ලේඛක ආධාර ව්යාපෘතිය 2026
எழுத்தாளர் உதவித் திட்டம் 2026
Closing Date: 10 June 2026Introduction
The Department of Cultural Affairs has called applications for the Authors’ Aid Project 2026. Under this project, books printed in 2025 will be reviewed and selected books will be purchased with the objective of encouraging writers in Sri Lanka. Applications should be submitted with the required copies of the book before the closing date.
Eligible Book Categories
- Novels
- Youth Literature
- Short Stories
- Children’s Literature
- Poetry
- Religious Books
- Folklore, Music, Dancing, Drama
- Cinema, Photography, Drawing
- Mass Media / Communication
- Academic & Research Works
- History, Translations and other subjects
Main Eligibility Conditions
- Books must be printed between 01 January 2025 and 31 December 2025.
- Books should be the first edition in 2025.
- Books can be in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
- One author may submit two books, but aid will be granted only for one selected book.
- Three copies of the book must be submitted for review.
Not Eligible
- Examination text books
- Question and answer books
- Children’s workbooks
- Articles
- Quarterly magazines / quarterly publications
- Books not meeting required printing and quality standards
Book Purchase Value
- Children’s literature and poetry collections: up to Rs. 25,000
- Other subject books: up to Rs. 50,000
- Books will be purchased with a 20% discount from the book price.
How to Submit Applications
Applications should be sent by registered post or handed over to the Department of Cultural Affairs on working days from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Address:
Director,
Department of Cultural Affairs,
Literature and Publication Division,
8th Floor, Sethsiripaya,
Battaramulla.
Write “Authors’ Aid Project – 2026” clearly on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Important Details
- Circular No: 04/2026
- Department: Department of Cultural Affairs
- Project: Authors’ Aid Project 2026
- Closing Date: 10 June 2026
- Contact: 011 4321095
- Official Website: www.culturaldept.gov.lk
