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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms?
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
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 31, 2024.
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 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.
Individual publishing firms that received funding from the most recent funding cycle from the Canada Council for the Arts' Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishers program.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms?
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.
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 (PCH) 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