HALMA, the European Network of Literary Centers

The purpose of Halma is to create a European structure for projects and actors that extends national borders and in which they can move between different European regions in order to work there, further their education as well as implement and present projects. This way, Halma wants to promote European cultural exchange in the areas of literature and intercultural dialogue, to further understanding between peoples, literary life and language culture. It is intended that it fulfills its goal, in particular, by means of awarding subsidy funds to authors, translators and persons in the European literary establishment, as well as the organization and implementation of projects of European interest. Such subsidy and project funding can be designated for * travel, residence and work scholarships * organization and implementation of cultural projects within the Halma network * prize money and awards. * publications * to take measures for the Halma-network´s infrastructure