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Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream
Funding for high-demand book reprints
Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: The General Program Guidelines page now shows clearer eligibility, program scope, and guidance sections for the book publishing stream.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: The General Program Guidelines page now shows clearer eligibility, program scope, and guidance sections for the book publishing stream.
General Program Guidelines Updated
The General Program Guidelines page now makes the general eligibility language visible, including applicant and corporate or individual status rules. It also expands the program description content and supported creative industry sections, which affects the scope and target audience shown for the book publishing stream. The page also adds clearer guidance sections and a downloadable PDF version of the guidelines page. No deadline, portal, or funding amount change is shown in the updated content.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
September 2, 2026
Opened June 17, 2026
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports high-demand reprint production for book publishers and self-publishers in Saskatchewan. It funds reprints to meet market demand, including eligible marketing and printing costs, up to 50% of approved project costs and $5,000 per fiscal year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reprinting previously published works to meet timely market demand.
- Marketing the reprint title.
Documents Needed
- Creative Saskatchewan budget template.
- Project financing structure listing pending or confirmed funding sources for the remaining 50%+ of the project budget.
- Creative Saskatchewan travel itinerary template, if travel is part of the project budget.
- Budget line support documentation for all line items $500 and over.
- Materials that verify the market demand for the reprint applied for, such as recent orders, sales reporting, significant award nominations or significant media recognition.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Book publishers.
- Self-publishers.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for new titles.
- Projects already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture.
- Titles with author or illustrator royalties as eligible support.
- Projects that do not qualify under the Book Publishers’ Stream or Author-Funded Stream.
Eligible expenses
- Reprint printing expenses.
- Marketing expenses for the reprint title, up to the program limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New titles.
- Shipping expenses for distribution.
- Author and illustrator royalties.
- Capital and in-kind costs.
- Projects already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Marketing strategy /10.
- Alignment and skillset of the project team /5.
- Return on investment /10.
- BONUS – Collaboration with Saskatchewan third-party professional service providers /3.
- BONUS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility /2.
How to apply
- Submit applications using the Creative Saskatchewan online Grant Management System (GMS).
- Use the templates provided for the current fiscal year.
- Submit all required documents so the application is complete and can be reviewed.
- Submit applications and revisions before the deadline for grants with specific deadlines.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible files are assessed after the deadline.
- Applicants receive results by email and in GMS.
- If approved, a Letter of Commitment sets the terms.
- Funding is released after the project and final report are approved.
Additional information
- Applicants should use the Creative Saskatchewan Grant Management System (GMS).
- A Letter of Commitment is issued if funding is approved.
- Recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan’s support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream Program
What is the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream?
This program supports high-demand reprint production for book publishers and self-publishers in Saskatchewan. It funds reprints to meet market demand, including eligible marketing and printing costs, up to 50% of approved project costs and $5,000 per fiscal year.
How much funding can be received?
Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 2, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream program?
To be eligible for the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream program, you must:
Must qualify under another book publishing stream.
Must show current demand for reprint.
Must be a Saskatchewan publisher or self-publisher.
What expenses are eligible under Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream?
Reprinting previously published works to meet timely market demand.
Marketing the reprint title.
Who can I contact for more information about the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream available?
The Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream program is available the province of Saskatchewan.