Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
NB, Canada
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateMay 16, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Government of New Brunswick
- Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (NB)
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Book and periodical publishers can get up to $2,500 per year to cover up to 60% of expenses relating to travel-based business development and professional development activities.
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This grant provides financial assistance to support the travel-related business development initiatives and professional development activities of publishers in New Brunswick. Recipients are eligible for cost-sharing of specific expenses, aiding them in pursuing significant industry engagements and skill enhancement opportunities.
- Funding covers up to 60% of event registration and booth-related fees.
- A daily meal allowance of $25 is provided.
- 60% reimbursement on hotel bills, capped at $70 per night, or $15 per night if billeting.
- Travel cost reimbursement includes 60% of return economy public transportation fees.
- For private vehicle use over 200 kilometers, 25¢ per km is reimbursed, with a cap equivalent to 60% of an economy public transport fare.
- 60% of local transportation costs, including taxi and toll fees, are covered.
- Funding includes 60% coverage of third-party packing and shipping costs related to the funded activities.
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This grant supports travel-based business development and professional growth for New Brunswick book and periodical publishers. The funding assists in participating in educational events and establishing new business connections.
- Participation in structured training programs, workshops, or seminars.
- Attendance at industry conferences or tradeshows.
- Exhibiting at book fairs with a maintained booth.
- Travel primarily for initiating new business relationships.
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$ 1,500
Attend the Vancouver Writer's Festival to explore market opportunities and partnerships
$ 1,500
Attend the Toronto International Book Fair to network and explore new market opportunities
$ 1,200
Attend a business development seminar to gain new strategies for growth
$ 1,320
Participate in a digital publishing workshop hosted by the University of Ottawa
$ 1,500
Attend a professional development workshop at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity
$ 1,440
Attend the Canadian Publishing Industry Summit for professional development
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's prior funding and geographic location.
- The applicant must have received funding from the "Program of Assistance to Book Publishers" or the "Program for Periodical Publishers" within the last year.
- Travel for funded activities should originate and terminate in New Brunswick.
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This program is open to New Brunswick book and periodical publishers who have previously received funding from the "Program of Assistance to Book Publishers" or the "Program for Periodical Publishers" within the last year.
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The grant covers specific expenses related to business and professional development activities for publishers.
- 60% of event registration and/or booth-related fees.
- A meal allocation of $25 per day.
- 60% of hotel bills to a maximum of $70 per night or an allocation of $15 per night if billeting.
- 60% of return economy public transportation (airfare, train or bus).
- Use of a private vehicle for trips greater than 200 kilometres at a rate of 25¢ per km, provided it does not exceed 60% of the cost of an economy ticket by public transport.
- 60% of local transportation (taxi, parking, tolls).
- 60% of related, third-party packing and shipping costs.
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This grant is specifically available to publishers based in New Brunswick, Canada. The funding is intended to support their business and professional development activities originating in New Brunswick.
- Publishers located in New Brunswick, Canada.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Confirm that you have received funding from the “Program of Assistance to Book Publishers” or “Program for Periodical Publishers” within the last year.
- Step 2: Prepare Your Application
- Identify eligible expenses for which you seek funding, including registration fees, hotel costs, transportation, etc.
- Calculate 60% of these eligible expenses to determine the grant amount you are applying for, ensuring it does not exceed the $2,500 maximum.
- Gather supporting documentation for all claimed expenses, such as invoices and receipts.
- Prepare a detailed description of the business development or professional development activities you will be undertaking, including objectives.
- Step 3: Submit Your Application
- Complete the application form provided by the Arts Development Branch.
- Attach all necessary supporting documents.
- Submit your application by mailing or emailing it to the Arts Development Branch at the provided contact information: P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1, or artsnb@gnb.ca.
- Step 4: Wait for a Decision
- Await notification from the Department regarding the status of your application.
- Prepare for any potential follow-up questions or provide additional documentation if requested.
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artsnb@gnb.ca
(506)453-2555
