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Book Publishers - Operations Grant
Funding for New Brunswick book publishers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 125,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Supports book publishers in New Brunswick with funding for operations and selected business development activities. The program helps strengthen the publishing industry and supports literary production and presentation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 15,000 to $ 2,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Producing and presenting literary works.
- Publishing-related projects and special publishing initiatives.
- Participation in conferences, workshops, and trade events.
Documents Needed
- Annual corporate registry documents
- Most recent annual financial statements
- Promotional materials from the previous year
- At least two books published in the last full calendar year
- Signed applicant agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Book publishers
- Canadian-owned companies
- Businesses controlled by New Brunswick residents
Who is not eligible
- Post-secondary institutions
- Self-published or author-subsidized titles
- Periodicals published two or more times a year
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed to confirm eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against program objectives and criteria.
- Funding recommendations are made to the Minister by program staff.
- Applicants are notified of the result by email.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge Government of Alberta support in public materials.
Additional information
- Future program deadlines will be posted on the Arts Culture NB Portal.
- The current 2023-2026 funding intake is closed.
- This program is part of Arts Culture NB’s book and periodical funding stream.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishers - Operations Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Book Publishers - Operations Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
Supports book publishers in New Brunswick with funding for operations and selected business development activities. The program helps strengthen the publishing industry and supports literary production and presentation.
How much funding can be received?
Book Publishers - Operations Grant Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Book Publishers - Operations Grant program?
To be eligible for the Book Publishers - Operations Grant program, you must:
Principal activity: book publishing
Canadian company controlled in New Brunswick
Operates in New Brunswick
What expenses are eligible under Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
Producing and presenting literary works.
Publishing-related projects and special publishing initiatives.
Participation in conferences, workshops, and trade events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Book Publishers - Operations Grant?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant available?
The Book Publishers - Operations Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Book Publishers - Operations Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Book Publishers - Operations Grant is a Grant and Funding