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Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural 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
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:
$ 38,500
Host professional development workshops for small francophone publishers
$ 59,000
Launch a nationwide social media campaign for Indigenous authors
$ 98,000
Develop an accessible eBook platform for Canadian-authored books
$ 61,000
Run a year-long internship program for publishing students
$ 35,500
Upgrade publishing workflow with cloud-based management software
$ 54,000
Organize a cross-country book tour for Canadian authors
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
1
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
2
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.)
3
Complete application form
- Complete the application form with accurate information
- Review the application for completeness and accuracy
- Attach all supporting documents as required
4
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
5
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
