Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canada
Financial support for book publisher business planning
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 31, 2024
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Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Heritage
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grant_card_status|closed
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Contributions of up to 75% of the total eligible expenses or $50,000 for business planning projects in Canadian book publishing companies owned and controlled by an Indigenous publisher, members of a Racialized community or official language minority publ
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There are eligible projects for this grant:
- Publishing internships for new Canadian book industry professionals
- Technology internships
- Business planning projects to improve competitiveness
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$24,750
Vancouver
Introducing an innovative technology internship for racialized community members
$35,250
Halifax
Implementing a business strategy to enhance e-book sales and marketing for official language minority publishers
$20,250
Ottawa
Providing a publishing internship for a recent Indigenous graduate
$27,750
Winnipeg
Developing a business plan to introduce digital publishing services for Indigenous authors
$33,750
Toronto
Developing a comprehensive business plan to expand book distribution networks
$30,000
Montreal
Creating a business plan to improve competitiveness in the Francophone book market
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Publishing internships: Individual publishing firms with total sales of own titles under $1 million that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund (CBF) in 2023-2024; or individual publishing firms meeting the criteria from the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.
- Technology internships: Individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF in 2023-2024.
- Business planning: Individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF in 2023-2024; or individual publishing firms meeting the criteria from the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.
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Eligible companies for the Business Development sub-component of the Canada Book Fund grant include individual publishing firms with total sales of own titles under $1 million that received funding from the Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024. They can apply for internships and business planning assistance.
- Publishing firms with total sales under $1 million that received funding from the Canada Book Fund in 2023-2024
- Firms that were recipients of support from the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies may not be eligible for the Support for Publishers: Business Development grant. Eligibility is restricted to publishing firms meeting specific criteria outlined in the guidelines.
- Companies with total sales of own titles exceeding $1 million are not eligible.
- Companies that did not receive funding from specified programs in the designated periods are not eligible.
- Companies that do not meet the outlined eligibility requirements are not eligible.
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Internship costs for publishing and technology internships
- Costs related to business planning projects
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Support for Publishers: Business Development sub-component of the Canada Book Fund include:
- Clear demonstration of the need for the internship or business planning project
- Feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed project
- Potential impact on the publisher's capacity and competitiveness
- Quality of the proposed plan and objectives
- Ability to meet the project outcomes and deliverables
- Financial and budgetary considerations
- Overall alignment with the objectives of the Canada Book Fund
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- Step 1: Review the Application Guidelines – Support for Publishers: Business Development.
- Step 2: Access your Canadian Heritage account and apply online.
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info@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055
Apply to this program
Grant Summary:
The Support for Publishers component of the Canada Book Fund offers assistance to publishing firms in Canada for business development projects, including publishing and technology internships as well as business planning initiatives.
Detailed Explanation of the Grant:
The Support for Publishers component of the Canada Book Fund is designed to support the sustainable production and marketing of Canadian-authored books by helping publishers offset the high costs associated with publishing in Canada. This component specifically focuses on business development projects aimed at enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of the publishing sector.
One key aspect of this grant is the provision of funding for publishing internships. These internships provide valuable training opportunities for new professionals in the Canadian book industry while also enabling publishing firms to carry out important work that they might not have the resources for otherwise. By supporting internships, the grant aims to foster the growth of a skilled workforce within the publishing sector and contribute to the overall development of the industry.
Additionally, the grant offers support for technology internships, which are targeted at individual publishing firms that have received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund in specific years. These technology internships help firms explore and implement technology solutions that can enhance their publishing processes, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in the digital age.
Another important aspect of the grant is the assistance provided for business planning projects. By supporting publishers in developing strategic approaches to enhance their business activities and competitiveness, the grant aims to empower firms to navigate an increasingly challenging market landscape, adapt to changing consumer preferences, and drive sustainable growth.
To be eligible for the Business Development sub-component of the Canada Book Fund, publishing firms must meet certain criteria related to their sales volume and previous funding received from specific programs. The application deadline for this grant is typically set for January 31st of each year, with projects starting between April 1st and March 31st of the following year.
In summary, the Support for Publishers grant under the Canada Book Fund plays a crucial role in supporting the Canadian publishing industry by offering funding for internships, business planning projects, and technology initiatives. Through this grant, publishing firms have the opportunity to strengthen their operations, cultivate talent, and enhance their competitive edge in the evolving landscape of the book market.
