Georgian Publishers And Booksellers Association

Georgian Publishers And Booksellers Association (Gpba), registered as an international non-profit organization in SAM.gov, is a cultural entity dedicated to promoting literary and publishing activities in Georgia. The organization focuses on facilitating cultural events that support international book exchanges and literary engagement, with a particular emphasis on the Tbilisi International Book Festival. Gpba has established itself as a key cultural intermediary, working to enhance literary connections and cultural understanding through strategic event programming and international collaboration.

The organization has consistently received project grants from the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, a civilian federal agency, to support the annual Tbilisi International Book Festival (TIBF), an event held since 1997. These grants, including SGG80024GR0101, SGG80024GR0055, and SGG80023GR0042, have funded the facilitation of book festivals in Georgia, with award dates ranging from May 2023 to September 2024 and completion dates extending into early 2025. The grants are structured as project-based assistance, enabling Gpba to organize and execute international book festivals that promote cultural exchange, literary discourse, and regional artistic collaboration. Each grant supports the logistical, administrative, and programmatic elements required to host a significant international literary event, demonstrating Gpba's role in fostering cross-cultural understanding through literary platforms.