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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Canadian publishers with internship or business planning projects. Funding can reach up to $50,000 and helps strengthen publishing capacity, innovation, and competitiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publishing internship projects.
- Technology internship projects.
- Business planning projects.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project plan
- Intern resume, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual publishing firms with total sales of own titles under $1 million, for publishing internships.
- Individual publishing firms that received recent support from the Canada Council for the Arts, for publishing internships or business planning.
- Individual publishing firms that previously received Publishing Support funding, for technology internships or business planning.
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not individual publishing firms.
- Affiliated group members applying more than once in the same fiscal year.
- Applicants whose proposed intern is already an employee.
- Applicants proposing an intern who previously benefited from a CBF-funded internship.
Eligible expenses
- Intern salary and benefits during the project period.
- Professional development costs for eligible interns, excluding travel and accommodation.
- Independent third-party research, analysis, and plan preparation fees.
- Executive training tied to business plan development.
- Administration fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before April 1, 2026.
- Travel and accommodation for intern professional development.
- Salaries of owners, executives, and employees for business planning.
- Travel and accommodation for business planning executive training.
Selection criteria
- Clear objectives and measurable results.
- Alignment with Canada Book Fund objectives.
- Strong project planning and realistic results.
- Capacity to carry out the project.
- Priority may be given to underrepresented publishers or eligible interns.
How to apply
1
Review Application Guidelines
- Thoroughly read the Application Guidelines document to understand eligibility, project requirements, and funding limits.
- Ensure your organization and project meet all eligibility requirements.
2
Prepare Application Package
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare a detailed project plan outlining objectives, timelines, and expected outcomes.
- Include an intern resume if applicable to your application type.
3
Submit Application Electronically
- Log in to the Canadian Heritage Online System.
- Upload the completed application form and all supporting documents electronically.
- Submit your application by 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 31.
4
Confirmation
Await acknowledgment of receipt of your application within two weeks of submission.
5
Contact for Assistance
If you encounter any difficulties, contact technical support via email at info@pch.gc.ca or call 819-997-0055 or 1-866-811-0055.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for compliance with program requirements and government policies.
- Applications are compared against others and prioritized based on available funds.
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions; decisions are final.
- If funded, the payment may be issued as a grant or a contribution.
- Interim and final reports may be required, and records must be kept for five years.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per fiscal year.
- Affiliated groups may submit only one application per fiscal year.
- The project duration cannot exceed 12 months.
- Applications must be complete to be considered.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority FirmsSupport for publishing business development
- Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business PlanningBusiness planning support for publishers
- Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology InternshipsSupports technology internships in book publishing
- Canada Book Fund Publishing SupportFinancial support for publishing and sales of books
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships Program
What is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships?
This program supports Canadian publishers with internship or business planning projects. Funding can reach up to $50,000 and helps strengthen publishing capacity, innovation, and competitiveness.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
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 — Publishing Internships program?
To be eligible for the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships program, you must:
Individual publishing firm
Meets stream-specific funding history
Project fits program stream
What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships?
Publishing internship projects.
Technology internship projects.
Business planning projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at flc-sae-cbf-sfp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships available?
The Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships program is available across Canada.