Press Subvention Application

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Please Note:

Application decisions are typically relayed within two months of the deadline.
The subvention award requires two complimentary copies of the publication.

Apply for Barr Ferree funding for your qualified publication

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Questions regarding Barr Ferree applications may be directed to bferree@princeton.edu.
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Author's Name*
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Affiliation*
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Press Contact Name*
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Title of Project*
Description of the Project (650 word max)*
Results of previous grants
Use this Excel form for your budget Barr Ferree Budget Request Form.
Amount Requested*
Applications should include a copy of the publisher’s request for the subvention including the amount requested and an explanation of how the funds will be used, two readers reports, and a detailed budget. Each budget must show costs without the subvention, and again costs with the enhancements included.
Upload Letter of Recommendation
Letter of recommendation to be provided by Chair/Supervisor or if recent PhD, academic adviser. If Press does not have this letter at time of application, the letter may be emailed to bferree@princeton.edu by the application deadline.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
Press Cover Letter*
A cover letter from the publisher detailing the request for the subvention including a specific amount and what enhancements will be made with the funding.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
Budget*
A detailed and completed budget showing costs without the subvention, and again the amount with the enhancements made possible by subvention, submitted on the Barr Ferree Budget Request Form.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
Reader Reports
Upload two reader reports, either individually or as a single pdf. Reader reports are anonymous and should not contain the reviewer’s name. Applications for subvention of musical productions do not require reader reports.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
When your application is complete including all required uploaded material please hit SUBMIT. If you elect to Save and Continue, you can return to modify your application.