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Latest source updateLast Update: April 3, 2026Latest change: The Book Publishers Market Fund has reopened for the 2026/27 fiscal year with a new application window and updated submission process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 3, 2026
Latest change: The Book Publishers Market Fund has reopened for the 2026/27 fiscal year with a new application window and updated submission process.
Book Publishers Market Fund: 2026/27 Round Now Open
The Book Publishers Market Fund program has reopened for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The application window runs from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, and applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is fully committed. A new application form submission endpoint has been added to the program page, providing applicants with updated instructions for submitting their funding requests. The budget template has also been updated to reflect the 2026/27 fiscal year requirements. No changes were made to the maximum funding amount of $10,000 per fiscal year or the list of pre-approved book fairs and market events for both Canadian and international attendance.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Opened April 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Book Publishers Market Fund supports B.C. book publishers attending selected book fairs, conferences and events in domestic and international markets, with up to $10,000 per company per fiscal year from April 1 to March 31. Eligible activities include travel, accommodation and marketing materials or campaigns.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All 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
- Travel and/or Marketing campaigns.
- Attendance at select book fairs, conferences and events.
- Promoting a publishing catalogue in foreign and domestic markets, expanding business opportunities through foreign and subsidiary rights sales, and supporting the development of marketing materials and/or campaigns.
Documents Needed
- If not a Books BC voting or associate member, a funding agreement with the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers.
- Information about the books the publisher will be presenting at the events, or a digital copy of the publisher’s two most recent sales catalogues and/or the current rights catalogue.
- Company profile.
- Names, titles, and brief biographies for the individual delegate(s) or contractor(s) representing the applicant at the event(s) or completing the marketing activities.
- A PDF document of the market and/or travel budget using the template provided.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C. book publishers.
- Active (voting and associate) members of Books BC.
- Publishing companies that received funding from the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the most recently completed fiscal year.
Eligible expenses
- Per diem: $60 CAD per day in Canada and $80 CAD per day outside Canada.
- Accommodation: up to $350 CAD per night.
- Registration fees, booth costs, books/collateral shipping costs, return airfare based on economy fare, and ground transportation.
- Design and printing of marketing materials, payable to third parties, capped at no more than 20% of the approved direct travel costs, plus overhead allowance capped at a maximum of 10% of the approved direct travel costs.
- Marketing plan or campaign costs, including book/imprint launches, additional marketing tools and materials, enhanced advertising and co-op programs, specialized catalogues and mailings, advertising in international publications, newsletters and websites, backlist promotions, re-launch/re-brand activities, website redesign, author podcasts, videos, webcasts, digital rights management, search optimization, digitization of backlist, original content in digital format or bundled packaging, alternate sales channels, digital transformation strategy or business plan, and social media marketing or influencer partnerships.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Complimentary conference registration or travel from the market organizers, as those amounts are outside of the final reportable eligible costs.
- Cash expenses for which a receipt cannot be provided.
Eligible geographic areas
- B.C.
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget has been fully committed for the fiscal year.
How to apply
- Save your form by clicking Save Application, entering your email address, and using the saved link from noreply@formstack.com to revisit the form.
- Continue to click Save as you go so your information is not lost.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are allocated.
- Applicants receive an email confirmation after submission.
- Approved applicants must submit a final report after the last event.
Additional information
- Applicants should follow Creative BC’s Code of Conduct.
- Responsible and eco-friendly travel is encouraged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Market Expansion Fund Program
What is the Market Expansion Fund?
Book Publishers Market Fund supports B.C. book publishers attending selected book fairs, conferences and events in domestic and international markets, with up to $10,000 per company per fiscal year from April 1 to March 31. Eligible activities include travel, accommodation and marketing materials or campaigns.
How much funding can be received?
Market Expansion Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Market Expansion Fund program?
To be eligible for the Market Expansion Fund program, you must:
Active (voting and associate) members of Books BC, or publishing companies funded by the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or the BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the most recently completed fiscal year.
Legally registered in B.C. or federally incorporated with head office in B.C. for at least one year.
Managed and financially controlled by B.C. residents who own at least 75% of the company, with principals, directors, officers and shareholders in good standing with Creative BC.
What expenses are eligible under Market Expansion Fund?
Travel and/or Marketing campaigns.
Attendance at select book fairs, conferences and events.
Promoting a publishing catalogue in foreign and domestic markets, expanding business opportunities through foreign and subsidiary rights sales, and supporting the development of marketing materials and/or campaigns.
Who can I contact for more information about the Market Expansion Fund?
You can contact Creative BC by email at kczenczek@creativebc.com.
Where is the Market Expansion Fund available?
The Market Expansion Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.