Kurt-Wolff-Stiftung zur Förderung einer vielfältigen Verlags- und Literaturszene

The Kurt Wolff Foundation for the Promotion of a Diverse Publishing and Literary Scene was founded on October 17, 2000, by independent publishers together with the then Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Dr. Michael Naumann. It represents the interests of German indie publishers and has been headquartered since March 2002 in the House of Books in Leipzig. The foundation annually awards prizes for lifetime achievement and outstanding publishing programs, organizes panel discussions at book fairs, publishes a catalog ('It's About the Book'), and maintains international networks. It is financed through funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, donations, and contributions from the Circle of Friends of Independent Publishers.

The Kurt Wolff Foundation is committed to bibliodiversity as the foundation of an open society and actively promotes a diverse publishing and literary landscape. It sees itself as the voice of independent publishers, aiming to strengthen cultural diversity, support innovative programs, and foster exchange between the publishing industry, booksellers, libraries, and cultural creators both nationally and internationally.

The funding programs and activities of the Kurt Wolff Foundation are aimed at independent book publishers and publishers in Germany, as well as publishers based in Germany. Particular support is given to publishers who make a significant contribution to literary diversity with their program, pursue innovative concepts, and enrich the diversity of German and international literary culture.