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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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream. 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 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 is **June 3, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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.