Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream

• 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

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

• 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

• Step 1: Review program guidelines
  • Read the general guidelines and the stream-specific guidelines.
  • Check the assessment criteria before starting the application.
• Step 2: Prepare application materials
  • Complete the current budget template.
  • Prepare the financing structure and any required support documents.
  • Prepare a travel itinerary if travel is part of the project.
• Step 3: Submit online application
  • Submit the application through the Grant Management System.
  • Upload all required documents before the deadline.
• Step 4: Review and decision
  • Wait for staff review and assessment.
  • Check results by email and in the Grant Management System.

• 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.

• 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.