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Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 10, 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
Timeline
- Open Date : April 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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
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
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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.