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Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Book Publishing Production Grant materials now show revised applicant guidance, assessor tips, and updated assessment criteria, including new evidence options and clarified funding limits.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Book Publishing Production Grant materials now show revised applicant guidance, assessor tips, and updated assessment criteria, including new evidence options and clarified funding limits.
Book Publishing Grant content updated
The Book Publishing Production Grant materials now show updated process guidance and assessment rules. The assessment criteria add bank statements as acceptable evidence for the May 20, 2026 net sales criterion, and the guidelines now emphasize assessor tips on defining the project, strategy, evidence, and review. The guidelines also clarify key program rules, including a 50% funding cap and a $40,000 per-fiscal maximum across the Book Publishers’ Stream and the Author-Funded Stream. The visible page content also tightens the applicant guidance by removing the older step-by-step prep checklist and replacing it with shorter application instructions and assessor-focused advice.
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
June 10, 2026
Opened April 29, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports the production and marketing of commercially released books by Saskatchewan publishers. Funding can reach up to $40,000 or 50% of the approved project budget, depending on the assessment result.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- 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 books intended for commercial release
- Production of audiobooks and e-books
- Production of textbooks and teaching guides
- Marketing linked to the book production project
Documents Needed
- Completed application form in the Grant Management System
- Project budget using the current template
- Project financing structure
- Travel itinerary, if travel is included
- Support documents for budget items of $500 or more
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan book publishers
- Publishers with commercial book production activity
Who is not eligible
- Author-funded projects
- Political organizations or parties
- Religious organizations
- Organizations that discriminate on protected grounds
- Projects already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture
Eligible expenses
- Production expenses directly related to the project
- Author and illustrator advances
- Marketing costs up to 10% of each title budget
- Eligible travel expenses
- Labour and contracted services directly tied to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Author-funded projects
- Print-on-demand production expenses
- Shipping and distribution costs
- Capital and in-kind expenses
- Royalties, core operations, and office costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Evidence of book sales must be included to receive points, using audited financial statements, review engagements, or bank statements.
- Demonstrated net sales of own titles in the previous 24 months (from application submission date).
- Demonstrated market reach through distribution.
- Number of titles produced in the previous 24 months.
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility representation, including someone who lives in a northern, rural, or small urban community, defined as living greater than 50 KM outside of Regina or Saskatoon.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the general guidelines and the stream-specific guidelines
- Check the assessment criteria and required templates
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application in the Grant Management System
- Upload the budget template and supporting documents
- Include the project financing structure and travel itinerary if needed
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the final application through the Grant Management System before the deadline
- Resubmit if the application is returned as incomplete or requires information
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by Creative Saskatchewan staff for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible applications are then assessed against the published criteria after the deadline
- Applicants receive results by email and through the Grant Management System
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Commitment with the funding terms
- The agreement must be signed before funding is released
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Creative Saskatchewan’s online Grant Management System.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan’s support in the book and on promotional materials.
- Applicants may apply for another grant before completing a current one.
- Project changes or major budget variances require prior approval.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded StreamFunding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
Frequently Asked Questions about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream Program
What is the Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream?
This program supports the production and marketing of commercially released books by Saskatchewan publishers. Funding can reach up to $40,000 or 50% of the approved project budget, depending on the assessment result.
How much funding can be received?
Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 10, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream program?
To be eligible for the Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream program, you must:
Saskatchewan publisher
At least two books sold
Commercial release focus
What expenses are eligible under Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream?
Production of books intended for commercial release
Production of audiobooks and e-books
Production of textbooks and teaching guides
Marketing linked to the book production project
Who can I contact for more information about the Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ 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 - Book Publishers’ Stream available?
The Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream program is available the province of Saskatchewan.