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Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 13, 2026Latest change: Creative Saskatchewan updated the General Program Guidelines and the Book Publishing Production Grant – Author-Funded Stream Guidelines with reorganized eligibility and application information, plus revised access to PDF guidance and contact links.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 13, 2026
Latest change: Creative Saskatchewan updated the General Program Guidelines and the Book Publishing Production Grant – Author-Funded Stream Guidelines with reorganized eligibility and application information, plus revised access to PDF guidance and contact links.
Program guidelines updated
Creative Saskatchewan updated the General Program Guidelines and the Book Publishing Production Grant – Author-Funded Stream Guidelines by reorganizing the content into core guideline sections and adding more explicit applicant guidance. The pages now show a direct PDF download for the current guidelines, while the prior contact, portal, and directory links are no longer visible in the excerpt. The updated general guidelines also add clearer program-family eligibility and overview language, so the visible applicant rules and program descriptions are easier to find. No deadline, funding amount, or early-closure change is visible in the updated text.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 50% of approved project costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year. It supports Saskatchewan self-publishers and publishers working with Saskatchewan authors to produce and market eligible books, audiobooks, e-books, and reprints.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of eligible books for commercial release
- Publishing audiobooks and e-books
- Reprints of eligible titles
- Production of textbooks and teaching guides
- Marketing and promotion of eligible book titles
Documents Needed
- Creative Saskatchewan budget template
- Creative Saskatchewan travel itinerary template, if travel is part of the project budget
- Budget line support documentation for all line items $500 and over
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan self-publishers
- Saskatchewan publishers working with Saskatchewan authors
- Established Saskatchewan authors
- Corporations and individuals
Who is not eligible
- Political organizations or parties
- Religious organizations
- Organizations that discriminate on protected grounds
- Applicants for titles without complete and independent editorial control
- Projects already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture
Eligible expenses
- Production expenses directly related to the project
- Author and illustrator advances
- Marketing expenses, up to 25% of each title’s budget
- Eligible travel expenses under the program travel policy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture
- Author and illustrator royalties
- Capital expenditures and in-kind expenses
- Print-on-demand production and shipping costs for distribution
- Titles without full editorial control, or by political, religious, or discriminatory organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Production plan and marketing strategy: /30
- Team alignment and skillset: /5
- Collaboration with Saskatchewan third-party service providers: /5
- Return on investment: /10
- Bonus points available for third-party investment and DEIA criteria
How to apply
- Read the General Guidelines and the stream-specific guidelines.
- Book a consultation with a Program Advisor if you need support or have a draft ready for review.
- Make any necessary edits and conduct a final proof.
- Submit your final application through the Creative Saskatchewan online Grant Management System (GMS).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by Creative Saskatchewan staff for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then assessed through an external review process.
- Applicants are notified by email and through the Grant Management System.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Commitment that must be signed by both parties.
- Funding is released only after the agreement is executed and any conditions are met.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through Creative Saskatchewan’s online Grant Management System.
- Successful recipients must include Creative Saskatchewan’s logo in the book and on promotional materials.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete or if ineligible expenses exceed 50% of the project budget.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream Program
What is the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream?
This program provides up to 50% of approved project costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year. It supports Saskatchewan self-publishers and publishers working with Saskatchewan authors to produce and market eligible books, audiobooks, e-books, and reprints.
How much funding can be received?
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream program?
To be eligible for the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream program, you must:
Saskatchewan author or publisher
Commercial book project
Meets general program rules
What expenses are eligible under Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream?
Production of eligible books for commercial release
Publishing audiobooks and e-books
Reprints of eligible titles
Production of textbooks and teaching guides
Marketing and promotion of eligible book titles
Who can I contact for more information about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream available?
The Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream is a Grant and Funding