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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms

Support for publishing business development

Offered by
Canadian Heritage
Official source: canada.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Individual publishing firms
See full eligibility

Overview

Support for publishers to strengthen business development and sector competitiveness. Funding is available for internship projects and business planning projects, with a maximum of $50,000 for business planning.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
$ 1,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts, Employment and Training
Target groups
Indigenous peoples, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Artists / creatives, Minority groups
Scope
National

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Updated application deadline and process

The grant page now shows a fixed application deadline, a project start window, updated online application steps, and revised contact details.

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The grant page now lists a fixed application deadline of February 2, 2026 and specifies that projects must start between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. It also simplifies the application instructions, with updated online submission wording and revised contact information for support.

Official source: canada.ca
April 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual publishing firms
  • Publishing firms with prior CBF or Canada Council for the Arts support, depending on project type

Who is not eligible

  • Publishing firms with total sales of own titles over $1 million for publishing internships
  • Businesses outside the publishing sector
  • Applicants without the required prior funding history

Eligible expenses

  • Intern salary and benefits
  • Professional development costs for eligible interns
  • Independent third-party fees for business strategy research and plan preparation
  • Executive training for business plan development
  • Administration fees up to 15% for business planning

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses incurred before April 1, 2026
  • Travel and accommodation for intern professional development and executive training
  • Salaries of owners, executives, and employees for business planning

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Publishing internship projects
  • Technology internship projects
  • Business planning projects

How to apply

  • Step 1
    • Read the application guidelines
  • Step 2
    • Prepare a complete application package
    • Include the application form and supporting documents
  • Step 3
    • Submit the application electronically through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal
  • Step 4
    • Submit by the published deadline
    • Await acknowledgement of receipt

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Project plan
  • Intern resume, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Project fits the Canada Book Fund objectives
  • Project is well planned with clear, realistic results
  • Applicant has the capacity to carry out the project
  • Priority may be given to racialized, Indigenous, official-language minority, disability, or innovation-focused projects

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed for compliance with program requirements and government policies
  • Applications are compared with other submissions and prioritized based on available funds
  • Funding decisions are final
  • A funding agreement applies if funding is provided as a contribution
  • Interim and final reports may be required

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The Canada Book Fund has a set application deadline, and applications must be completed and submitted online by the specified time.
  • Publishing firms eligible for this grant must have received previous funding from designated programs within a particular timeline.
  • Assistance under this sub-component supports projects starting within a specified fiscal year timeframe.
  • Contact information is available for applicants requiring assistance or guidance during the application process.
  • Additional resources and guides are available to aid applicants in understanding the requirements and obligations associated with the grant.

Contacts

info@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055

Official sources

Support for Publishers: Business Development - Canada Book Fund

Program guide

Application guidelines - Support for Publishers: Business Development
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms Program

What is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms?

Support for publishers to strengthen business development and sector competitiveness. Funding is available for internship projects and business planning projects, with a maximum of $50,000 for business planning.

How much funding can be received?

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program?

To be eligible for the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program, you must: Individual publishing firms only Project-specific funding history required One application per fiscal year

What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms?

Intern salary and benefits Professional development costs for eligible interns Independent third-party fees for business strategy research and plan preparation Executive training for business plan development Administration fees up to 15% for business planning

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.

Where is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms available?

The Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms is a Grant and Funding