How much funding can be received?

Contributions of up to 50% of eligible expenses or $15,000 for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing a Canadian book publisher. You may receive up to 75% of eligible expenses or $22,500 for h

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- Marketing projects - Technology projects - Professional development projects - Internship projects

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$5,000

Montreal

Organize a series of professional development workshops for aspiring authors

$11,250

Calgary

Internship program to develop an e-commerce platform for a bookstore

$12,750

Halifax

Develop a digital archive of historic Canadian books for a library

$7,500

Vancouver

Implement a CRM system for an independent bookstore

$12,750

Ottawa

Conduct market research to expand distribution networks for a small publisher

$7,500

Toronto

Publish a new series of marketing materials for children’s books

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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.

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- Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations representing or related to the Canadian book publishing industry - Canadian teaching institutions with a specialization in the book industry

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Here are the eligible expenses for this grant: - Event production costs - Design and distribution of marketing materials (print or digital) - Consultation and professional services - Market research or applied research projects - Acquisition of information technology equipment and software - Developing, organizing, and providing a training program - The intern's salary - Expenses for interns from specific communities participating in professional development or book industry events

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- 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.

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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).

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- 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.

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Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships

Apply to this program

Canada Book Fund: Support for Organizations

The Canada Book Fund (CBF) aims to ensure access to Canadian-authored books by strengthening the book industry through marketing, technology, professional development, and internships. The Support for Organizations component provides funding for collective projects that benefit the industry and readers, enhancing market reach and operational efficiency.

Understanding the Canada Book Fund: Support for Organizations

The Canada Book Fund (CBF) is a critical initiative provided by the Canadian government to support the thriving book industry. Its primary goal is to ensure that Canadian-authored books are accessible both nationally and internationally. This is achieved by bolstering a strong book industry that is adept at publishing and marketing Canadian-authored works. Within the CBF, the Support for Organizations component stands out, focusing on projects that have wide-reaching benefits for the entire Canadian book publishing industry and its stakeholders.

Objectives and Expected Results

The Support for Organizations component has two main objectives:

To increase awareness of Canadian-authored books through marketing and promotion activities.
To strengthen the infrastructure and efficiency of the Canadian book industry through better use of technology, professional development, and internships.

Collectively, these objectives ensure that Canadian books reach a broader audience and that the industry remains competitive and efficient in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Support for Organizations component, your organization must meet specific criteria:

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

Additionally, Canadian teaching institutions with a specialization in the book industry are eligible for professional development projects, and organizations representing Canadian libraries may be eligible for projects that align with CBF objectives. However, such organizations should contact the CBF before applying.

Types of Eligible Projects

Projects eligible for funding under this component must demonstrate how they provide broad benefits to the book industry. The following types of projects are eligible:

Marketing Projects: Collective marketing approaches to promote Canadian-authored books, ensuring the majority of the works are Canadian-authored and published by Canadian-owned firms.
Technology Projects: Initiatives aimed at improving industry efficiency through better communication, distribution, and the use of information technology.
Professional Development Projects: Training, workshops, and information-sharing opportunities to enhance skills and promote best practices within the industry.
Internship Projects: Providing on-the-job training for interns, enhancing their skills and contributing to the development of the organization.

Larger projects may incorporate multiple activities from the above categories, provided they meet each type's eligibility requirements.

Eligible Expenses

Only project-related expenses are eligible for funding. These include:

Event production costs.
Design and distribution of marketing materials (print and digital).
Consultation and professional services.
Market research and applied research projects.
Information technology equipment and software acquisition.
Training programs development and organization.
Intern salaries, with additional support for interns from underrepresented groups.

In-kind contributions, while considered real contributions to the project, are not reimbursed. However, they must be essential, measurable at market value, and balanced by an equal revenue in the project budget. Some expenses, such as hospitality, foreign author-related costs, and non-project-related travel, are ineligible for funding.

Funding Limits and Conditions

The CBF encourages applicants to seek additional funding sources to ensure project success. Funding limits are set as follows:

Not-for-profit organizations: Up to 100% of eligible expenses or $2,000,000 per project per fiscal year.
Other organizations: Up to 75% of eligible expenses or $1,500,000 per project per fiscal year, generally limited to 50% of eligible expenses.

For internship projects, funding can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses or $15,000, with possible increases to 75% or $22,500 for interns from underrepresented groups. The overall annual support limit for any recipient is $2,000,000.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a complete application package, including:

The Application Form.
A detailed project description and budget.
The organization’s latest audited financial statements.

Applications can be submitted electronically to flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca and must meet the deadline applicable to the project start date. Deadlines are April 30 for projects starting between September 1 and March 31, and October 31 for projects starting between April 1 and August 31.

Evaluation of Applications

Applications are reviewed for eligibility and then assessed by a Review Committee based on the following criteria:

Industry need and support for the project.
Demonstrated need for CBF support.
Measurable and improved results for repeat projects.
Value for money and added value from previous projects.
The project’s impact on the Canadian book industry.
Collaboration or partnerships within the industry.
The organization’s capacity to undertake the project.

Priority is given to projects that focus on exporting Canadian books, increasing digital market capacity, testing innovative marketing approaches, utilizing sales data, and benefiting underrepresented groups. For internship projects, preference may be given to applicants who have not recently received support.

Transparency and Accountability

The CBF upholds transparency and accountability in its funding process. Applicants authorize disclosure of submitted information within the Government of Canada or to outside entities for decisions, evaluation, and transparency purposes. Recipients must adhere to conditions such as interim and final reporting, compliance with public health guidelines, workplace well-being, and anti-racism and anti-hate policies.

Official Languages and Public Acknowledgement

Recipients are required to publicly acknowledge the financial support received from the Government of Canada in both official languages (English and French). This acknowledgement should be present in all communication materials and promotional activities.

Contact Information

For further information or assistance, applicants can contact the Support for Organizations program via email at flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055, toll-free at 1-866-811-0055, or through TTY at 1-888-997-3123 for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Agents are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST).