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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships - Canada
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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships

Funding for publisher internships and planning
Offered by
Canadian Heritage
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individual publishing firms with total sales of own titles under $1 million, for publishing internships.

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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.
Receipt of requests is now closed
Get notified about updates to this grant.

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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All 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

Program guide

Application guidelines - Support for Publishers: Business Development

Canada Book Fund

Support for Publishers: Business Development - Canada Book Fund

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

  • Step 1
    • Review the application guidelines.
  • Step 2
    • Prepare the application form and supporting documents.
    • Include a project plan and, if applicable, an intern resume.
  • Step 3
    • Submit the application electronically through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
    • Send the complete application before the published deadline.
  • Step 4
    • Wait for confirmation of receipt and further review.

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

flc-sae-cbf-sfp@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055

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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.

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.

Is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships is a Grant and Funding