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Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 31, 2024
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Contributions of up to $1.5 million for marketing, technology and professional development projects in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Open Date : October 31, 2024
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports initiatives that enhance the Canadian book publishing industry through marketing, technology, professional development, and internships. These projects aim to benefit the industry collectively rather than individual entities.
- Collective marketing projects to promote Canadian-authored books and develop new markets.
- Technology projects that improve industry infrastructure and resource development.
- Professional development projects offering training and skill development opportunities.
- Internship projects providing on-the-job training to foster new industry professionals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for funding, your organization must be: a Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association, representing or related to the Canadian book publishing industry; and incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.Canadian teaching institutions with a specialization in the book industry are eligible for funding of Professional Development projects.Organizations that represent Canadian libraries may be eligible for projects that meet the objectives of the Canada Book Fund, but should contact us before applying.Who is not eligible
The grant does not mention any specific types of companies that are not eligible. However, projects must benefit more than a single book publisher or a small affiliated group.
- Projects must be collective and provide a broad benefit to the Canadian book industry.
- Projects that only benefit a single book publisher or closely affiliated group are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
The Canada Book Fund supports collective projects to enhance the Canadian book industry broadly. Eligible activities include marketing, technology improvements, professional development, and internships to advance the industry's infrastructure and market presence.
- Marketing projects adopting a collective commercial approach for Canadian-authored books.
- Technology projects that develop communication and distribution infrastructure for the industry.
- Professional development activities focusing on skill-building and industry best practices.
- Internship opportunities that provide on-the-job training to young professionals.
Eligible geographic areas
The grant does not specify any eligible geographical areas beyond being Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled. Eligibility seems to apply broadly across Canada without further regional restrictions.
- All provinces and territories in Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses for not-for-profit organizations, with a maximum of $2,000,000 per fiscal year.
- For profit organizations can receive 75% of eligible expenses with a cap of $1,500,000 per fiscal year.
- Internship projects have specific funding caps: normally 50% of eligible expenses up to $15,000, which can increase to 75% up to $22,500 for interns from underrepresented groups.
- Funding decisions are final and projects may be audit by Canadian Heritage to ensure compliance with terms.
- The fund supports diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives as per its guidelines.
- Recipients must comply with public health, workplace well-being, and official languages requirements.
- Acknowledgement of funding from the Government of Canada is required in promotional activities, with specific bilingual messaging mandates.
- Applicants should maintain detailed records for five years for potential audit or program evaluation purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit. 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.
What is the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit?
Contributions of up to $1.5 million for marketing, technology and professional development projects in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit program?
To be eligible for the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit program, you must:
The organization must be Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled.
The organization should be incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.
The organization must represent or be related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit?
This grant supports initiatives that enhance the Canadian book publishing industry through marketing, technology, professional development, and internships. These projects aim to benefit the industry collectively rather than individual entities. Collective marketing projects to promote Canadian-authored books and develop new markets.
Technology projects that improve industry infrastructure and resource development.
Professional development projects offering training and skill development opportunities.
Internship projects providing on-the-job training to foster new industry professionals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) 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 — For-Profit available?
The Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit program is available across Canada.
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