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Book Publishers - Operations Grant
Operational support for publishers
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Funding available
$ 240,000
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program supports eligible publishers in New Brunswick to produce and present literary works. It funds publishing activity in Literary Fiction, Literary Non-fiction, and Children’s or Young Adults Literature.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Production and presentation of literary works
Documents Needed
- Complete Application Form with all mandatory questions filled out
- Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Applicant Company, if new applicant
- List of Staff Positions and, if applicable, List of Board Members
- List of Eligible Titles for the most recent fiscal year (2025-2026) and titles planned for the current fiscal year (2026-2027)
- Operating Budget and most recent Financial Statement; applicants with sales of Canadian-authored books of more than $150,000 must provide at minimum a review engagement report, while applicants with sales of less than $150,000 must provide at minimum a notice-to-reader
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Book Publishers Operations Grant Updated
The New Brunswick book and periodical publishers support page now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline, updated eligibility rules, and revised application and funding terms.
The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline and replaces the prior closed-intake notice with the 2026 program guidelines. Eligibility is now much more specific, including requirements for a New Brunswick head office, at least one year of incorporation and operation, year-round staffing, professional editorial and distribution practices, at least three eligible titles in the last fiscal year, and positive net assets for new applicants. Application instructions now direct applicants to review the program guidelines, create a profile in the Arts Culture NB Portal, and then complete the application through the portal. Funding terms also changed materially: returning applicants are guaranteed a base amount equal to 80% of the previous cycle’s approved funding, while new applicants are not guaranteed a base amount.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-owned publishing companies of books and/or periodicals
- Non-profit organizations with an active board of directors
Who is not eligible
- Individual writers and translators
- Printing companies and vanity presses, i.e. companies who print works for fees and/or do not subject the works to an established editorial process
- Specialized publishers, i.e. companies who publish works destined primarily for narrow niche markets or special interest groups
- University, college or municipality-based publishers, i.e. publishing houses who receive subsidies from a university, college or municipality
Eligible expenses
- Normal operating costs, including administration, programming, salaries, contract fees, repairs, maintenance, and facility rental.
- Business development costs such as research, market development, promotion, training, professional fees, travel, registration fees, internships, and related overhead.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, such as equipment purchases.
- Hospitality costs, including meals, beverages, and catering.
- Awards, contests, draws, incentives, and prizes.
- Non-project travel, service exchanges, contingency funds, and bursaries for organization members.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Organizational effectiveness: ability to reliably deliver publications, programs and services; reasonable staff and editorial capacity; sound facility management, if applicable; ability to act effectively on a strategic or business plan; succession planning if applicable.
- Professionalism and quality of the publishing program: demonstrated editorial expertise; professional selection process for writers and manuscripts; sound production capacity and use of digital or audio publishing; clear payment structure for writers, artists, editors and contributors.
- Impact of publications and programs: ongoing relevancy and effectiveness; support for New Brunswick emerging and established writers; sound marketing, promotional, export and distribution strategies; engagement with markets or partners outside the province; recent accolades, if applicable.
- Financial health: current financial status; ability to secure sources of revenue; sound budget management; healthy revenue generation; appropriate budget allocation to artists, writers, and professional fees.
- Regional, cultural and language distribution are also considered.
How to apply
- Review the Program Guidelines.
- New applicants must first create their user profile by clicking on the GUIDE Create your profile button.
- The portal will email the username and password for the applicant to log in and access the program guidelines and application forms.
- Applicants must read the guidelines to ensure they are eligible to apply before creating an application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened by the Arts & Culture Program Officer to verify completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then evaluated by an independent jury against program criteria.
- Publishers will be notified of the results in writing approximately 60 days following the application deadline.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge the financial support of the Government of New Brunswick in all promotional material produced for activities supported through this program, following the instructions in the signed contracts.
Additional information
- No additional materials beyond those listed above will be evaluated.
- PDF or WORD format is preferred for attachments.
- Each individual attachment cannot exceed 2MB.
- Applicants may also attach a strategic or business plan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishers - Operations Grant Program
What is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program supports eligible publishers in New Brunswick to produce and present literary works. It funds publishing activity in Literary Fiction, Literary Non-fiction, and Children’s or Young Adults Literature.
How much funding can be received?
Book Publishers - Operations Grant Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $240,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Book Publishers - Operations Grant program?
To be eligible for the Book Publishers - Operations Grant program, you must:
Canadian-owned publishing company of books and/or periodicals
Head office located in New Brunswick
Incorporated and operating for at least one year
What expenses are eligible under Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
Normal operating costs, including administration, programming, salaries, contract fees, repairs, maintenance, and facility rental.
Business development costs such as research, market development, promotion, training, professional fees, travel, registration fees, internships, and related overhead.
Who can I contact for more information about the Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-2555.
Where is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant available?
The Book Publishers - Operations Grant program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Book Publishers - Operations Grant is a Grant and Funding