How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning?

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning is funded by Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning

Q: What are Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning's eligibility criterias?

Individual publishing firms must have received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund's Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024, or from the most recent Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program. Total sales of own titles must be under $1 million for publishing internships.

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Funding for book publisher business planning

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Information and cultural industries

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Government of Canada

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Contributions of up to $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies.

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The grant supports business development projects for publishers, focusing on two main areas: internships and business planning. These activities aim to enhance the training of new professionals and improve strategic planning within the publishing industry.

Publishing internships providing valuable and necessary training for new industry professionals.
Technology internships focusing on the acquisition and application of skills related to innovative technology strategies.
Business planning projects that contribute to the development of business, succession, or strategic plans.

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$ 35,000

Hiring a publishing intern to improve the editorial workflow for a small book publishing company

$ 42,000

Conducting executive training for improving business planning in a new publishing startup

$ 40,000

Engage a third-party consultant to develop a comprehensive business plan for a Montreal-based book publisher

$ 34,000

Offering a technology internship focused on developing a digital cataloging system for a library

$ 37,000

Recruiting a new publishing intern for an Indigenous authors project

$ 45,000

Engaging a consultant to prepare a new business strategy for a children's book publisher

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Eligibility for this grant is determined based on specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and past funding status.

Individual publishing firms with total sales of titles under $1 million that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.
Individual publishing firms with total sales of titles under $1 million that were recipients of support in the most recent funding cycle from the Canada Council for the Arts’ Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.
For technology internships, the firm must have received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.

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Eligible applicants for this grant include:- Publishing internships: Individual publishing firms with total sales of their own titles under $1 million and that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024, or were recipients of support from the Canada Council for the Arts’ Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program in the most recent funding cycle.- Technology internships: Individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.- Business planning: Individual publishing firms that received funding from either the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024 or from the Canada Council for the Arts’ Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program in the most recent funding cycle.

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Eligible expenses for this grant are specific cash expenses directly related to publishing and technology internships and business planning projects.

The salary of an intern, including benefits, during the period covered by the project.
Professional development costs related to the training of interns who are Indigenous peoples, from a Racialized community, from an official language minority community, or have a print disability, excluding travel and accommodation expenses.
Fees to an independent third party for research and analysis of business strategies, and the preparation and presentation of a business plan.
Executive training related to the development of a business plan (excluding salaries of owners, executives, and employees, as well as travel and accommodation expenses).
Administration fees.

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The grant is open to eligible Canadian publishers who can demonstrate their compliance with Canadian ownership and operational criteria. It is specifically tailored for entities operating within Canada to strengthen the national book industry.

Entities must be established under the laws of Canada or a province.
Firms must have their primary activities based in Canada.
Headquarters must be located in Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Canada Book Fund's Support for Publishers: Business Development grant are based on criteria aimed at ensuring compliance with requirements and prioritizing projects that align with the fund's objectives.

Compliance with Canada Book Fund requirements and government policies.
Consistency and transparency in the process and best use of public funds.
Comparison and prioritization of applications relative to available funds.
Demonstration that the project meets the Canada Book Fund objectives.
Indication of a well-planned project.
Capacity to undertake the project successfully.
Priority may be given to projects from publishing firms owned and controlled by members of Racialized, official language minority, or Indigenous communities, or those proposing interns from these communities or with a print disability.
Preference for projects by firms or applicants that have not received recent support for similar purposes.

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Reading the guidelines

Carefully read all of the guidelines for submitting applications.

Eligibility check

Ensure that your organization meets all eligibility requirements.

Preparation of the request

Prepare a detailed project plan.
Gather the intern's resume, if applicable.
Ensure that all required information is ready for the application form.

Access to the online submission system

Access the Canadian Heritage Online System to submit your application.
Create an account if this has not yet been done.
Upload all required supporting documents with the application form.

Sending the request

Submit the complete application by 5 PM (Eastern Time) on January 31.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Acknowledgment of financial assistance must be done in both English and French in all public communications materials and promotional activities related to the project.
Anti-racism and anti-hate policies must be respected by organizations and representatives receiving funding to align with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.
A healthy workplace free from harassment, abuse, and discrimination is required for organizations receiving funding from Canadian Heritage.
Contribution agreements require a final report submission at the project’s end.
The information submitted may be disclosed in accordance with the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
Organizations must maintain records for five years for potential audits and program evaluations.