Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships

The eligibility criteria for the Support for Organizations grant under the Canada Book Fund are as follows: 1. The organization must be Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled, representing or related to the Canadian book publishing industry, and incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province. 2. Canadian teaching institutions specializing in the book industry are eligible for funding of Professional Development projects. 3. Organizations representing Canadian libraries may be eligible for projects that align with the objectives of the Canada Book Fund but should contact the program before applying. These criteria ensure that the recipient organizations are linked to the Canadian book industry and meet the specific requirements set forth by the Canada Book Fund.

- demonstrated industry need and support for the project, as well as value for money; - demonstrated need for Canada Book Fund support; - degree to which the project can demonstrate measurable results and, for repeat projects, where possible, improved results; - added value from previous projects or activities; - a sustainability strategy (i.e. the ability to increase other funding sources); - impact of the project on the Canadian book industry (lasting benefit, broad reach to a variety of stakeholders); - collaboration or partnerships between organizations operating in different sectors of the industry or in both Canada's English and French markets; - demonstrated capacity of the organization to undertake the project; - reporting history with the Support for Organizations component. - For Internship projects: priority may be given to projects proposed by applicants that did not receive support for an internship in recent years.

To apply for the Support for Organizations grant under the Canada Book Fund, follow these steps: 1. Read the Application Guidelines thoroughly. 2. Ensure your organization meets the eligibility requirements. 3. Complete the Application Form with all required details. 4. Prepare a detailed description and budget for your project. 5. Gather your organization's latest audited financial statements. 6. Submit your complete application package by email to flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca before the application deadline. 7. Await acknowledgment of receipt of your application within two weeks. 8. Your application will be evaluated based on specific criteria by a Review Committee. 9. Funding decisions will be made based on project eligibility and available funds. 10. If approved, funding may be provided as a grant or a contribution as determined by the program. For further information or clarification, contact the Support for Organizations program at flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca or call 819-997-0055 / 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free).

- Eligible projects must demonstrate a broad benefit to the Canadian book publishing industry as a collective project. - In-kind contributions are considered real contributions to the project cost but are not reimbursable. - Expenses related to foreign authors, hospitality, travel not directly linked to the project, and fundraising activities are not eligible. - Administration expenses are eligible up to a maximum of 15% of other eligible project expenses. - Organizations are encouraged to have other funding sources to ensure project success. - Funding may be provided as a grant or contribution, with specific conditions and reporting requirements. - Funding priority may be given to projects that focus on exporting Canadian books, innovative marketing approaches, and initiatives benefiting under-represented groups. - Workplace well-being, public health guidance due to COVID-19, and official languages requirements must be complied with. - Recipients may be audited, and evaluations of the program may be conducted. - Organizations must acknowledge the financial support received from the Government of Canada in all communications and promotional materials.