Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 per fiscal year to support B.C. book publishers attending selected fairs, conferences, and events. Funding helps promote publishing catalogues and support marketing materials, campaigns, and rights sales in domestic and international markets.
/100
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 : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at selected book fairs, conferences, and events.
- Promotion of a publishing catalogue in domestic and international markets.
- Marketing campaigns and materials to support rights sales and business development.
Documents Needed
- Funding agreement with the Canada Book Fund or BC Arts Council, if applicable.
- Books information or recent sales catalogues, or current rights catalogue.
- Proposed event slate and completed budget.
- Company profile.
- Delegate names, titles, and brief bios.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. book publishers.
- Books BC member publishers.
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for fairs and conferences, including per diem, accommodation, airfare, and ground transportation.
- Event participation costs such as registration fees, booth costs, and shipping of books or collateral.
- Marketing production costs, including design and printing of materials, plus limited overhead.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Complimentary conference registration or travel provided by market organizers.
- Expenses without a receipt.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is fully committed.
- Creative BC confirms whether the proposed event(s) are eligible under the program.
- Approved funding is issued under an agreement and released in two drawdowns of 75% and 25%.
Additional information
- AI use must be disclosed in the application.
- Applicants are expected to follow Creative BC’s Code of Conduct.
- Responsible and eco-friendly travel is encouraged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Market Expansion Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Market Expansion Fund. 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 Market Expansion Fund?
Provides up to $10,000 per fiscal year to support B.C. book publishers attending selected fairs, conferences, and events. Funding helps promote publishing catalogues and support marketing materials, campaigns, and rights sales in domestic and international markets.
How much funding can be received?
Market Expansion Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Market Expansion Fund program?
To be eligible for the Market Expansion Fund program, you must:
B.C.-based book publisher
Books BC member or funded publisher
BC residents control the company
What expenses are eligible under Market Expansion Fund?
Attendance at selected book fairs, conferences, and events.
Promotion of a publishing catalogue in domestic and international markets.
Marketing campaigns and materials to support rights sales and business development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Market Expansion Fund?
You can contact Creative BC by email at kczenczek@creativebc.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Market Expansion Fund available?
The Market Expansion Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Market Expansion Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Market Expansion Fund is a Grant and Funding
More programs like this
- Magazine Publishers Travel SupportMax $5,000
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture$2,500-$15,000
