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Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural 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
- Completed budget template
- Project financing structure
- Travel itinerary, if travel is included
- Budget line support documentation for major costs
- Any additional documents required by the Grant Management System
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
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
Other components of this program
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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 $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 3, 2026.
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.