At a glance

The Subsidy Scheme for Printed Books was launched on 1 April 2026 by the National Book Council (NBC), with the aim of mitigating costs related to the printing of books published with a Maltese ISBN number, as issued by the NBC. This scheme forms part of the NBC’s Five-Year Strategic Vision (2025-2030).

The annual fund for 2026 is capped at €50,000, and the funds will be disseminated on a first come, first served basis. Only books published between 1 January 2026 to 15 December 2026 will be eligible to benefit from the scheme.

The subsidy covers up to 40% of all costs, up to a maximum of €2,000 for each receipt and/or proof of payment.

All prospective applicants are urged to read through the terms and conditions carefully ahead of submitting their online application. You can view the terms and conditions from the button below.

European Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2832 about State Aid

This scheme adheres to the European Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2831 regarding State Aid, and hence prospective applicants need to submit the State Aid Declaration Form (De Minimis) in their online application.

The De Minimis form can be downloaded from the button below. When it’s duly filled, it is to be attached to the online form.

Apply

Apply by clicking the button ‘Application Form’ on your right.