If you’re a Canadian publisher supporting Canadian authors, you could get up to $250,000/year if you publish Canadian books, $120,000/year for Canadian magazines, or up to $300,000/year if you publish both.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Literary Publishers grant component of Supporting Artistic Practice, you must meet the following criteria: 1. You must be a Canadian literary book or creative writing magazine publisher. 2. Your eligibility is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. 3. You must presently receive core support from this component. If your organization is currently receiving core support from another component, you need to contact the core grant team to confirm your eligibility before applying. Additionally, you must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Have received at least 2 Canada Council publishing project grants from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishing Projects component in the last 3 years. 2. Have had total revenues exceeding $30,000 in each of the last 3 years (some exceptions may be considered).

Who is eligible

- Canadian literary book publishers - Creative writing magazine publishers

Eligible expenses

- Activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process

Eligible projects & activities

You can apply for a contribution towards activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process.

Evaluation & selection criteria

- Must be a Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publisher - Must presently receive core support from the Literary Publishers component of Supporting Artistic Practice - Must have received at least 2 Canada Council publishing project grants from the component Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishing Projects in the last 3 years - Must have had total revenues exceeding $30,000 in each of the last 3 years (some exceptions may be considered)

How to apply

To apply for the Literary Publishers grant, you need to meet the eligibility criteria, which includes presently receiving core support from this component or having received at least 2 Canada Council publishing project grants from the component in the last 3 years. Additionally, your organization must have had total revenues exceeding $30,000 in each of the last 3 years. If you meet these criteria, you can access the guidelines and application form on the Canada Council website and submit your application before the deadline of 11 April 2023.

Additional information

- Applications must align with the guidelines and eligibility criteria outlined for the Literary Publishers component. - Applicants must ensure their organization has the necessary core support or grant history to qualify for funding. - Funding amounts vary based on the type of publisher (book, magazine, or both). - The deadline for the next application cycle is April 11, 2023. - Applicants should refer to the Guidelines and Application Form for detailed instructions on the application process.

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