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Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Supports technology internships in book publishing
Offered by Official source: canada.ca
Canadian Heritage
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 45,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program can provide up to $45,000 for technology internship projects at eligible publishing firms. It supports internships focused on innovative technology skills in production, marketing or information management, with knowledge transfer to the firm.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $45,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Artists / creatives, Minority groups
- Scope
- National, International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual book publishing firms
Who is not eligible
- Publishing firms that did not receive funding from the Canada Book Fund Publishing Support sub-component in 2025-2026
- More than one member of the same affiliated group in a single fiscal year
Eligible expenses
- Intern salary and benefits during the project period
- Professional development costs for eligible interns from Indigenous, racialized, official language minority, or disability communities, excluding travel and accommodation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before April 1, 2026
- Travel and accommodation costs tied to intern professional development
- Non-cash project expenses
- Internships involving an existing employee of the applicant organization
- Internships involving someone who previously benefited from a CBF-funded internship
Activities funded
- Technology internship projects for new professionals in the book publishing sector
- Internships focused on innovative technology strategies in production, marketing or information management
- Projects that include knowledge transfer so the publishing firm continues to benefit after the internship
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Read the application guidelines in full.
- Confirm that your firm and project meet all eligibility requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare a project plan.
- Include the intern resumé if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application and supporting documents through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- Send the application by 4:00 p.m. ET on the published application deadline.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project plan
- Intern resumé, if applicable
Selection criteria
- Alignment of the project with the objectives of the Canada Book Fund
- Quality of project planning, including clear objectives, defined activities, and realistic measurable results
- Capacity of the applicant to carry out the project
- Priority may be given to projects from Indigenous, official language minority, or racialized-community-owned publishing firms
- Priority may be given to projects involving eligible underrepresented interns or focusing on innovative technology strategies
Processing and Agreement
- The program acknowledges receipt of applications within two weeks.
- Applications are reviewed for compliance with program requirements and government policies.
- Projects are compared with other applications and prioritized according to available funding.
- Funding decisions on eligibility and amount are final.
- If approved, funding is provided as a grant or contribution, and reporting obligations may apply.
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted per fiscal year under this sub-component.
- Affiliated groups may submit only one application per fiscal year.
- Projects cannot exceed 12 months.
- If the intern is not identified at application, their resumé must be provided within 60 days of signing the agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships Program
What is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships?
This program can provide up to $45,000 for technology internship projects at eligible publishing firms. It supports internships focused on innovative technology skills in production, marketing or information management, with knowledge transfer to the firm.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $45,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships program?
To be eligible for the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships program, you must:
Individual publishing firm funded in 2025-2026
Technology internship with a Canadian intern
Innovative technology focus and knowledge transfer
What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships?
Intern salary and benefits during the project period
Professional development costs for eligible interns from Indigenous, racialized, official language minority, or disability communities, excluding travel and accommodation
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology 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 — Technology Internships available?
The Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships is a Grant and Funding