Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations?

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations is funded by Canadian Heritage

Q: Who is eligible for the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations program?

To be eligible for the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations program, you must: • Must be a Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association related to the Canadian book publishing industry. • Must be incorporated under Canadian or provincial law.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.

Q: Where is the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations available?

The Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations program is available across Canada.

Last Update: September 24, 2025

Canada

Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : October 31, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Funds Providers

Canadian Heritage

Program status

Open

Overview

The Canada Book Fund – Support for Organizations provides financial assistance to strengthen the Canadian book industry through marketing, professional development, internships, and technology projects. This federal program supports Canadian-owned organizations and professional associations dedicated to Canadian-authored books; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Marketing and promotion of Canadian-authored books.
Professional development initiatives for the Canadian book industry.
Internship programs related to book publishing.
Technology projects to enhance infrastructure and efficiency within the Canadian book industry.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 98,000

Develop an accessible eBook platform for Canadian-authored books

$ 61,000

Run a year-long internship program for publishing students

$ 54,000

Organize a cross-country book tour for Canadian authors

$ 35,500

Upgrade publishing workflow with cloud-based management software

$ 59,000

Launch a nationwide social media campaign for Indigenous authors

$ 38,500

Host professional development workshops for small francophone publishers

Eligibility

The applicant must be a Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
The organization must be incorporated under the laws of Canada or a Canadian province.

Who is eligible?

Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations in the book publishing industry
Professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry

Eligible expenses

Expenses related to marketing and promotion of Canadian-authored books.
Costs for professional development activities.
Funding for internships within the organization.
Technology project expenditures aimed at improving industry infrastructure and efficiency.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations incorporated under the laws of Canada or any Canadian province.

How to apply

Review program guidelines

Review the Application guidelines for the Support for Organizations component
Consult the information on Budget categories and eligible items under the Canada Book Fund
Gather preliminary information about program requirements

Prepare application documents

Download the Canada Book Fund – Support for Organizations application form
Collect all required supporting documents
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (Canadian-owned, incorporated, etc.)

Complete application form

Complete the application form with accurate information
Review the application for completeness and accuracy
Attach all supporting documents as required

Submit application

Submit the application form and all supporting documents by 4 pm (ET) on the deadline date (April 30 or October 31)
Ensure you receive a confirmation of submission

Await results

Wait for the review and decision process from the Canadian Heritage team
Contact program support for status updates if needed

Additional information

Dedicated information sessions on the application process are offered in both English and French ahead of the application deadlines.
Applicants requiring accessibility accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, must notify the program before a specified date.
Applications must be submitted by 4 pm (ET) on the deadline date to be accepted.
Various guides and resources, including application guidelines and forms, are available to support applicants.

Contacts

flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca

819-997-0055

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.