How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $22500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships is funded by Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada

What are Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships's eligibility criterias?

The organization must be Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled. It must represent or be related to the Canadian book publishing industry. It must be incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships

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Financial support for internships in the book industry

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Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Information and cultural industries

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Canadian Heritage
Government of Canada

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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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This grant is available to Canadian organizations and institutions with specific ties to the Canadian book industry. Eligible locations are specified to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Canada Book Fund.

Companies based within Canada.
Organizations incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.

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$ 12,750

Develop a digital archive of historic Canadian books for a library

$ 5,000

Organize a series of professional development workshops for aspiring authors

$ 11,250

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

$ 7,500

Implement a CRM system for an independent bookstore

$ 12,750

Conduct market research to expand distribution networks for a small publisher

$ 7,500

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

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the organization's legal status and industry involvement.

The organization must be Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled.
The organization must be incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.
The organization must be a professional association representing or related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
Canadian teaching institutions with a specialization in the book industry can apply for Professional Development projects.
Organizations representing Canadian libraries may be eligible but must contact the program before applying.

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To be eligible for funding under the Support for Organizations component of the Canada Book Fund, the applying organization must be:- A Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association that represents or is related to the Canadian book publishing industry.- Incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.Additionally, Canadian teaching institutions specialized in the book industry may apply for funding of Professional Development projects. Organizations representing Canadian libraries may also be eligible for projects in line with the Fund's objectives but should contact the Fund before applying to ensure eligibility.

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The grant guidelines do not specify particular types of companies or industries that are directly excluded from applying. However, there are implicit restrictions based on the eligibility criteria that may exclude certain organizations from consideration.

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The Canada Book Fund supports a range of projects aimed at enhancing the marketing, infrastructure, and professional development within the Canadian book industry, ensuring widespread access to Canadian-authored books. Eligible projects contribute to the overall strength and adaptability of the industry through collaborative and inclusive approaches.

Marketing projects that promote Canadian-authored books through collective commercial approaches.
Technology projects aimed at improving industry efficiency, such as developing communication and distribution infrastructure.
Professional development projects providing training and sharing of industry best practices.
Internship projects that offer on-the-job training and contribute to organizational development.

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Eligible expenses for the Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations cover various project-related costs necessary for successful project implementation.

Event production costs.
Design and distribution of marketing materials (print or digital), such as websites, catalogues, promotional magazines and brochures on Canadian book publishers, authors and books.
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, including expenses for the collection of information and its analysis and dissemination to share results with Canadian book industry professionals.
Acquisition of information technology equipment and software and other related expenses.
Developing, organizing and providing a training program.
The intern's salary and expenses for interns from Indigenous or official-language minority communities, visible minorities or someone living with a print disability, for their participation in professional development or book industry events, including registration fees.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Canada Book Fund's Support for Organizations component are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the program's objectives.

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.
Sustainability strategy, including the ability to increase other funding sources.
Impact of the project on the Canadian book industry, such as lasting benefit and 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 marketing projects, the ability to demonstrate strategic use of digital technologies for the promotion of books (website, social media, etc.).

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses for not-for-profit organizations, and up to 75% for other organizations, with certain conditions.
Organizations may apply for multiple projects within the same fiscal year, with total funding not exceeding $2,000,000 per year.
There is an emphasis on anti-racism, workplace well-being, and adherence to public health guidance as conditions for receiving funding.
Acknowledgement of financial assistance from the Government of Canada in both English and French is required in all communication materials.
Recipients of $250,000 or more must submit an audited financial report as part of the reporting requirements.