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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers
Support for established B.C. book publishers
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Operating Assistance: Book Publishers supports the general operations of established B.C.-based book publishers. It supports publishing, promotion, and related operating activities for literary, artistic, or cultural works by Canadian writers.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General operations of established book publishers
- Publishing literary, artistic, or cultural works for the general public
- Multi-year operating activities for book publishing organizations
Documents Needed
- Updated organizational profile
- Most recent signed financial statements
- Board and staff member lists
- Statement of intent
- Support materials and publication lists
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional book publishers
- B.C.-based Canadian-owned book publishers
- Indigenous-led book publishers in B.C.
- Book publishers operated by accredited post-secondary institutions in B.C.
Who is not eligible
- New applicants in 2025/26
- Publishers without established operations in B.C.
- Publishers lacking editorial independence
- Self-published or non-trade book publishers
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs of the publisher
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits
- Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, property purchase, or equipment
- Start-up costs or seed money
- Self-published books and other excluded book genres or formats
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access
- Artistic and cultural contribution, engagement, and impact
- Organizational capacity and governance
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Confirm the current guidelines and eligibility requirements.
- Contact a program advisor if needed before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Update the organizational profile and required support materials.
- Complete the statement of intent and required application information.
- Step 3: Submit through the online system
- Submit the application through the Grant Management System.
- New applicants must first register and create a profile.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- Results are sent through the online system and by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first for eligibility
- Eligible applications are assessed by a peer panel
- Funding decisions are approved and communicated in writing
- Decisions are normally issued within 16 weeks of the deadline
- Payments may be delayed, redistributed, or suspended if obligations are not met
Additional information
- Current recipients must provide updated organizational information to access funding.
- Organizations on Concerned Status must submit an annual application.
- Funding decisions are communicated by email and through the online system.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council support in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers Program
What is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers?
Operating Assistance: Book Publishers supports the general operations of established B.C.-based book publishers. It supports publishing, promotion, and related operating activities for literary, artistic, or cultural works by Canadian writers.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers program, you must:
Established B.C.-based book publisher
Canadian-owned or Indigenous-led
Editorial independence required
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers?
General operations of established book publishers
Publishing literary, artistic, or cultural works for the general public
Multi-year operating activities for book publishing organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at BCArtsCouncil@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-356-1718.
Where is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers available?
The BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Book Publishers is funded by British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)