How much funding can be received?

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

Financing terms and conditions

This grant supports Canadian publishing firms by providing funding to aid business development, helping firms to engage in strategic planning and internships that bolster their competitiveness. However, specific financing details concerning percentages, limits, or payment structures are not provided in the given context.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant aids publishing firms in enhancing their business operations and competitiveness through structured internship and business planning projects. These eligible activities focus on providing valuable industry training and strategic business development.

Organizing publishing internships to train new entrants to the Canadian book industry.
Implementing technology internships aimed at building technological proficiency within the publishing sector.
Developing detailed business planning projects to enhance strategic business activities and improve competitiveness.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,750

Introducing an innovative technology internship for racialized community members

$ 35,250

Implementing a business strategy to enhance e-book sales and marketing for official language minority publishers

$ 20,250

Providing a publishing internship for a recent Indigenous graduate

$ 27,750

Developing a business plan to introduce digital publishing services for Indigenous authors

$ 33,750

Developing a comprehensive business plan to expand book distribution networks

$ 30,000

Creating a business plan to improve competitiveness in the Francophone book market

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program

To be eligible for the Business Development sub-component of the Canada Book Fund, a publishing firm must meet one or more of the following criteria:

For 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 CBF's Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.
For Publishing Internships: Individual publishing firms with total sales of own 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: Individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF's Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.
For Business Planning: Individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF's Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.
For Business Planning: Individual publishing firms that received funding in the most recent funding cycle from the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Business Development sub-component of the CBF, a publishing firm must meet specific criteria based on the type of project:

Publishing internships: Firms with total sales of own titles under $1 million that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF in 2023-2024; or firms with total sales under $1 million that were recipients of the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.
Technology internships: Firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF in 2023-2024.
Business planning: Firms that received funding from either the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF in 2023-2024 or the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.

Who is not eligible

Due to the specific focus of the Business Development sub-component of the CBF, certain companies are not eligible for this grant. The restrictions ensure that funding supports specific strategic sectors aligned with the goals of promoting Canadian-authored books.

Publishing firms with total sales of own titles over $1 million.
Companies that have not received prior funding from the specified Canadian Heritage or Canada Council for the Arts programs.
Businesses outside the publishing industry.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports publishing firms in enhancing their operational capacity through strategic business projects. The eligible activities include internships and business planning projects that aim to foster industry growth and competitiveness.

Publishing and technology internships that offer essential training for new professionals in the Canadian book industry.
Business planning projects that assist firms in developing strategic approaches to enhance their business activities and competitiveness.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program

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

How to apply to the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms program

Review Application Guidelines

Read the "Application Guidelines – Support for Publishers: Business Development" thoroughly.

Access Canadian Heritage Account

Log into your Canadian Heritage online account.
If you do not have an account, register for one on the Canadian Heritage website.

Prepare Application

Gather all necessary supporting documents related to your publishing firm's eligibility and project details.
Draft your project proposal highlighting internship or business planning activities.

Complete Online Application

Fill out the application form online on the Canadian Heritage portal.
Ensure all sections are completed accurately and attachments are uploaded.

Submit Application

Review all entries and documents for completeness and accuracy.
Submit the completed application by January 31, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Confirmation

Receive a confirmation email upon successful submission, including an application reference number.

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.