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Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Supports Canadian book industry projects
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Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Support for Organizations page now lists deadlines by project start period, adds a weekend and statutory holiday extension rule, and shows a new intake window from September 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to October 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET); the application form also appears re
Canada Book Fund deadlines and form updated
The Support for Organizations page for the Canada Book Fund now lists deadlines by project start period: October 31 for projects starting between April 1 and August 31, and April 30 for projects starting between September 1 and March 31. It also adds a rule that when a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday, it is extended to the following working day, and it shows the next intake period as September 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to October 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET). The application form PDF also appears revised, with the form title reordered and the checkbox options in part A3 updated, including new representative options and removed freelance representative options.
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Opened September 21, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
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Overview
The Canada Book Fund – Support for Organizations supports Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry. It funds collective projects that promote Canadian-authored books and strengthen the industry through marketing, professional development, internships, and technology.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing and promotion of Canadian-authored books
- Professional development projects for the Canadian book industry
- Internship projects in the Canadian book industry
- Technology projects to improve industry efficiency, competitiveness, and adaptability
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Detailed description and budget of your project
- Your organization’s latest financial statements
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
- Organizations incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.
- Organizations representing or serving official language minority, Indigenous or racialized communities whose activities support Canadian authors or book publishers but whose mandate is not specifically or solely related to the book industry may be eligible for projects that meet the objectives of the Canada Book Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Event production costs
- Design and distribution of marketing materials
- Consultation and professional services, honoraria, and the portion of employees’ salaries related to time directly spent on the project
- Market research or applied research projects
- Information technology equipment and software and other related expenses; developing, organizing and providing a training program; an intern’s salary; and, for interns from an official-language minority, Indigenous, racialized community or persons living with a disability, expenses for participation in professional development or book industry events, including registration fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hospitality expenses, including entertainment expenses that are not directly related to book or author promotion
- Expenses related to foreign authors
- Travel expenses (transportation and accommodation and per diem) that do not directly relate to the project
- Expenses related to volunteer support, such as training, meals, distinctive clothing and/or recognition
- Expenses related to fundraising activities, project evaluation, shareholder or proprietor dividends, bonuses or extraordinary compensation, and costs for training or assistance in preparing grants and contribution applications
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Organizations incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province
Selection criteria
- The project demonstrates industry need and support, including the number of Canadian publishers and authors that will benefit.
- The project aligns with program objectives.
- The project can demonstrate added value from previous projects or activities, or a sustainability strategy.
- The capacity of the organization to undertake the project is clearly demonstrated.
- Marketing projects are also assessed based on strategic use of digital technologies for the promotion of books, and funding priority may be given to projects focused on supporting the export of Canadian books, increasing the publication or discoverability of accessible digital books in Canada, supporting a more diverse and inclusive Canadian book industry or showcasing authors from Indigenous, racialized or official-language minority communities, promoting more environmentally sustainable book publishing practices, collaborations or partnerships between organizations operating in different sectors of the industry or in both language markets, or projects making use of sales data to better market and promote books.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application guidelines
- Read the Support for Organizations application guidelines in full.
- Step 2: Review budget guidance
- Consult the Canada Book Fund budget categories and items guidance.
- Step 3: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the project description and budget.
- Gather the latest financial statements and supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit by email
- Send the completed package electronically by email to the program.
- Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions are based on the number and quality of applications received for each Support for Organizations application deadline, and a review committee compares applications and prioritizes them in relation to the funds available.
- Failure to comply with any conditions of a previously funded project will be considered in the evaluation of a new application and could result in rejection.
- We will acknowledge receipt of your application within two weeks of receiving your application.
- Funding may be disbursed as a grant or as a contribution; a contribution is signed by your organization and by us and specifies the terms and conditions to receive payment.
- At the end of your project, you must submit a final report; interim reports may be required; if you receive $250,000 or more as a contribution, you must submit an audited financial report; and you must keep any records, documents, or other information that may be required to perform the audit or the evaluation for five years.
Additional information
- The Support for Organizations component is highly competitive.
- Requests for funding typically exceed our available resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations Program
What is the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations?
The Canada Book Fund – Support for Organizations supports Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry. It funds collective projects that promote Canadian-authored books and strengthen the industry through marketing, professional development, internships, and technology.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 21, 2026.
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:
Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
Incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.
Organizations representing or serving official language minority, Indigenous or racialized communities whose activities support Canadian authors or book publishers may be eligible for projects that meet the objectives of the Canada Book Fund.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations?
Marketing and promotion of Canadian-authored books
Professional development projects for the Canadian book industry
Internship projects in the Canadian book industry
Technology projects to improve industry efficiency, competitiveness, and adaptability
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.
Where is the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations available?
The Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations program is available across Canada.