Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Canada
Funding for projects in the book industry
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- grant_single|openingDateApril 30, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMay 01, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
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- Canadian Heritage
- Government of Canada
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Get a contribution of up to $2 million for a book industry project related to marketing, digital technology, professional-development and more.
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This grant is available to Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organizations or professional associations related to the Canadian book publishing industry. Therefore, the eligible geographical area for companies is within Canada.
- Companies operating anywhere within Canada.
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$90,000
Market research project to identify new markets for Canadian fantasy novels
$100,000
Developing a training program for Canadian publishers on emerging digital technologies
$200,000
Hosting a national book fair to promote Canadian children's literature
$80,000
Digital marketing campaign to promote Canadian-authored eco-friendly books
$150,000
Launching an online platform for Canadian self-published authors
$150,000
Acquiring new IT equipment for a Canadian-owned publishing house
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To apply for this grant, organizations must meet specific criteria related to their ownership and type of project they propose.
- The organization must be Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled.
- The organization must be incorporated under Canadian or provincial law.
- Organizations must represent or be related to the Canadian book publishing industry.
- Canadian teaching institutions specializing in the book industry are eligible for Professional Development projects.
- Organizations representing Canadian libraries may be eligible but should contact the fund before applying.
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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.
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The grant is focused on supporting organizations within the Canadian book publishing industry. Specific exclusions are in place to ensure the funds support industry-wide initiatives rather than individual entities.
- Projects that benefit a single book publisher, Canadian-authored book, or an affiliated group of book publishers.
- Organizations not incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province.
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The Support for Organizations component of the Canada Book Fund offers collaborative opportunities aimed at enhancing the Canadian book industry. Eligible projects encompass initiatives in marketing, technology, professional development, and internships designed to benefit industry stakeholders and readers.
- Marketing projects aimed at showcasing Canadian-authored books and developing local and international markets.
- Technology projects designed to improve industry efficiency and adaptability, involving communication, distribution infrastructure, and technological resource development.
- Professional development projects offering formal training and sharing best practices to equip industry professionals with new skills and knowledge.
- Internship projects focused on hiring Canadian interns to gain valuable industry experience and contribute to organizational development.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.
- Event production costs.
- Design and distribution of marketing materials, both print and digital, such as websites, catalogues, promotional magazines, and brochures.
- 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.
- Acquisition of information technology equipment and software, and other related expenses.
- Developing, organizing, and providing professional development training programs.
- The intern's salary.
- Expenses for interns from Indigenous or official-language minority communities, visible minorities, or individuals with a print disability to participate in professional development or book industry events, including registration fees.
- Administration expenses up to a maximum of 15% of other eligible project expenses.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the fund's objectives and priorities.
- 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, improved results.
- Added value from previous projects or activities.
- A sustainability strategy that includes 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 book promotion.
- Funding priority is given to projects focusing on the export of Canadian books and those enhancing digital marketplace success, along with promoting best practices.
- Projects that test or pilot innovative marketing and promotion approaches.
- Projects using sales data effectively to better market and promote books.
- Priority for associations or organizations representing under-represented groups or projects benefiting such groups.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Support for Organizations component of the Canada Book Fund:
- Step 1: Read Application Guidelines
- Carefully read the Application Guidelines in their entirety to ensure understanding of the requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Download and complete the Application Form, ensuring all sections are filled out accurately.
- Provide a detailed description and budget of your project in Part E of the Application Form.
- Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Gather all required supporting documents, including your organization’s latest audited financial statements.
- Step 4: Submit Application Electronically
- Send your complete application package electronically via email to flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca.
- Ensure the email is sent no later than 11:59 p.m. local time on the application deadline date.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program imposes limits on administration expenses, which are capped at 15% of other eligible project expenses.
- If your internship project involves hiring an intern from Indigenous or under-represented communities, you may be eligible for increased support covering up to 75% of expenses.
- Applicants seeking 100% funding must justify why securing other funding sources is not feasible.
- The total financial assistance received from all government sources cannot exceed certain percentages depending on the organization's type: 100% for not-for-profits and certain community organizations, and 75% for others.
- Receiving $250,000 or more requires submission of an audited financial report.
- Applicants must adhere to anti-racism, anti-hate, and workplace well-being guidelines as stipulated by Canadian Heritage.
- Projects must comply with public health guidelines related to COVID-19 and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Funding decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
- Recipients must publicly acknowledge the financial support from the Government of Canada in both English and French.
- The program reserves the right to audit recipients and evaluate their compliance with funding agreements.
- The information in funding applications may be disclosed to ensure transparency and accountability.
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flc-sao-cbf-sfo@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055
Apply to this program
Strengthening the Canadian Book Industry With Strategic Funding
The Canada Book Fund (CBF), through its Support for Organizations component, aims to enhance the Canadian book publishing industry by offering targeted financial aid for collective projects. These initiatives are designed to increase awareness and access to Canadian-authored books, both nationally and internationally, while bolstering the industry's infrastructure and efficiency.
Exploring the Canada Book Fund's Strategic Aims and Opportunities for Applicants
The Canada Book Fund is a pivotal initiative designed to enrich the cultural tapestry of Canada by ensuring the availability of a diverse range of Canadian-authored books. It achieves this by nurturing a robust book industry capable of marketing and distributing Canadian literature more effectively on both national and international stages. Focusing specifically on the Support for Organizations component, the fund aims to implement projects that bear broad benefits, not only for the stakeholders within the Canadian book publishing sector but also for passionate readers seeking varied literary experiences. The fund emphasizes enhancing marketing operations, advancing technological uses within the industry, and fostering professional growth through structured development opportunities and internships.
Eligible Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled firms, professional associations, and certain specialized educational institutions can access this fund, provided they align their projects with the fund's objectives. Specific emphasis is placed on marketing, technology, professional development, and internships—each with clearly defined criteria. Marketing initiatives should deploy collective commercial strategies, mainly focusing on promoting Canadian-authored books published by Canadian entities. Technological projects are intended to support the industry in adapting to digital advances through improved communication and distribution infrastructures.
Professional development initiatives, targeted at enriching the skill sets of industry professionals, are critical to advancing industry best practices. These development opportunities can include formal training sessions, workshops, and mentoring, effectively filling the skills gap within the industry. Moreover, internships funded under this grant aim at nurturing the next generation of Canadian book industry professionals by offering them hands-on experience and valuable industry insights. Notably, these internships prioritize inclusivity and diversity, offering increased funding support when hiring individuals from marginalized communities.
The grant extends up to $2,000,000 per project for not-for-profit organizations, contingent upon the funding request not exceeding 100% of the project's eligible expenses. This upper ceiling ensures the provision of extensive financial backing, enabling organizations to undertake comprehensive projects that may include multiple intertwined activities like marketing and internships, maximizing the grant's reach and impact. Moreover, the incorporation of projects benefiting from sales data, testing innovative promotional methods, or enhancing industry capacity in digital markets can yield priority in funding evaluations.
In adherence to the fund's rigorous evaluation and reporting standards, applicants must demonstrate their capacity to achieve defined objectives, showcasing measurable impacts within the Canadian book industry. They must also ensure compliance with all relevant public policies, including those focused on anti-racism and workplace well-being, which fortify the fund's commitment to fostering an inclusive cultural environment. Ultimately, the Canada Book Fund stands as a testament to Canada’s dedication to its literary culture, ensuring that Canadian voices continue to resonate at home and abroad. By supporting industry stakeholders, the fund not only enriches the nation's cultural foundation but also strengthens its economic footprint globally.
