Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships

This grant offers a range of financing modalities reflective of project requirements and government funding priorities. The modalities ensure equitable support across diverse recipient groups while facilitating the successful completion of eligible projects.

• Eligible expenses funded up to 50% for publishing internships, with a maximum of $15,000, and up to 75% or $22,500 for specific groups such as Indigenous or minority communities.
• Funding for technology internships covers up to 70% of eligible expenses or $20,000, and up to 90% for Indigenous or minority communities.
• Business planning projects can receive funding support covering up to 50% of project-related costs, with a cap of $50,000, and up to 75% for Indigenous or minority communities.
• Total government financial assistance cannot exceed 75% of overall expenditures, with higher thresholds for designated groups, reaching up to 100% for non-profit organizations.
• Disbursement as either a grant or contribution, with specific reporting and accountability conditions stipulated in funding agreements.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the type of project and the applicant's prior experience with relevant funding programs.

• 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 internships or business planning.
• 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 internships or business planning.
• Eligibility for technology internships is limited to individual publishing firms that received funding from the Publishing Support sub-component of the CBF’s Support for Publishers component in 2023-2024.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

The application guidelines for the Canada Book Fund: Support for Publishers do not specify particular industries or types of companies that are explicitly excluded from applying. However, only certain publishing firms with specific funding history and sales thresholds are eligible. Here is an outline of general restrictions based on the given criteria:

• Companies that are not Canadian-owned and controlled publishing firms.
• Publishing firms that have not received previous funding from specified Canadian funding programs.
• Firms with publishing sales over $1 million.
• Non-publishing industries or businesses outside the scope of book publishing and related enterprise.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports business development initiatives within the Canadian publishing industry, enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of publishers. Eligible activities focus on internships and strategic business planning to foster industry growth through capacity building and innovative practices.

• Publishing internships that provide training opportunities for Canadian industry professionals by engaging them in meaningful work.
• Technology internships emphasizing innovative technology strategy skills in production, marketing, or information management.
• Business planning projects aimed at developing comprehensive business, succession, or strategic plans to navigate significant business shifts.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographical areas for applying to this grant encompass all regions within Canada, as the grant is facilitated by the Canadian Heritage department. This aligns with the grant's objective to enhance the Canadian book industry across national boundaries.

• All provinces and territories in Canada.

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Canada Book Fund's Business Development support are based on clear objectives and measurable results, prioritizing proposals that align with strategic priorities.

• Your project meets the objectives of the Canada Book Fund.
• Your project is well-planned and demonstrates capacity to undertake it.
• Funding priority for internships is given to projects proposed by publishing companies owned by members of a Racialized community, Indigenous, or official language minority publishers.
• Preference for internships that propose an intern who is Indigenous, from a Racialized community, from an official language minority community, or has a print disability.
• Funding priority for business planning given to projects emphasizing innovative technology strategies.
• Preference for business planning projects proposed by new applicants who have not received recent support.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• In case an application deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, it is extended to the next working day.
• The grant encourages the procurement of other funding sources to supplement project financial needs, ensuring the total government assistance does not exceed specified limits.
• Funding is limited and prioritization is given based on sector requirements, with a focus on diversity and underrepresented groups.
• Public acknowledgment of funding in both official languages is required in all related communications and promotional activities.
• All recipients must respect anti-racism, anti-hate, and workplace wellbeing commitments in alignment with Canadian values and policies.