Contribution of up to 70% of the total eligible expenses for internships in a technology role with a Canadian book publisher or $20,000 or 90% of eligible costs in the case of Indigenous interns, interns from a Racialized community, interns from official

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for this grant include the following requirements: 1. 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; OR - 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. 2. 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. 3. 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; OR - 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. Please note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding, and the assessment process considers various factors before making funding decisions.

Who is eligible

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 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.

Eligible expenses

- The salary of an intern, including benefits, during the period covered by the project - Professional development costs related to the training of interns who are Indigenous peoples, from a Racialized community, from an official language minority community, or have a print disability, excluding travel and accommodation expenses - Fees to an independent third party for research and analysis of business strategies, and the preparation and presentation of a business plan - Executive training related to the development of a business plan (salaries of owners, executives, and employees, as well as travel and accommodation expenses, are not eligible expenses) - Administration fees

Eligible projects & activities

Eligible projects for this grant include: - Publishing internships - Technology internships - Business planning

Evaluation & selection criteria

- Project must meet the objectives of the Canada Book Fund - Project must be well planned - Capacity of the applicant to undertake the project - Funding priority for internships given to projects proposed by publishing companies owned and controlled by members of a Racialized community, official language minority, or Indigenous publishing firms - Funding priority for business planning given to projects with significant emphasis on innovative technology strategies or proposed by publishing companies owned and controlled by members of a Racialized community, official language minority, or Indigenous publishing firms - Capacity to provide a productive training environment for interns - Internships limited to one year duration - Proposed interns cannot be existing employees of the publishing firm - Business planning projects must contribute to the development of a business plan, succession plan, or strategic plan related to significant business shifts

How to apply

To apply for the Support for Publishers: Business Development grant from the Canada Book Fund, follow these steps: 1. Review the Application Guidelines thoroughly before completing your application. 2. Ensure that your organization meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the guidelines. 3. Prepare all the required supporting documents, including a project plan and, if applicable, an intern resume. 4. Submit your application online through the Canadian Heritage Online System before the deadline of January 31. 5. If you encounter any technical issues with the online system, contact the technical support team at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055 or 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free). 6. Await acknowledgment of receipt of your application within two weeks of submission. 7. Funding decisions will be made based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the guidelines.

Additional information

- The funding application must be submitted electronically through the Canadian Heritage Online System. - The application deadline is January 31, with extensions for weekends or holidays. - Eligible projects include publishing internships, technology internships, and business planning projects. - Funding priorities may be given to projects from specific groups or with specific focuses. - Funding can cover eligible project-related cash expenses. - Other funding sources are encouraged to ensure project success. - Funding decisions are final, and recipients must comply with funding conditions. - Acknowledgement of financial assistance is required in public communications materials. - Recipients must create a workplace free from harassment, abuse, and discrimination. - The official languages requirements must be met if receiving funding. - Recipients may be audited and evaluated to ensure compliance. - Contact information for inquiries: Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Book Fund.

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