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Market Expansion Fund

Market support for B.C. book publishers

Offered by
Creative BC
Official source: creativebc.com

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
B.C. book publishers.
See full eligibility

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop an online presence
  • Access new markets
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • British Columbia
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Market Expansion Fund Closed Early

The Market Expansion Fund is now closed, and the application materials and form link were removed from the program page.

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The Book Publishers Market Fund page now states that the program is closed. The previously published rolling closing date of March 31, 2027, or until funds were allocated, was removed, indicating an early closure before the announced deadline. The application materials section and the application form link were also removed from the page.

Official source: creativebc.com
September 18, 2026

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.

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.

How to apply

  • To save your form and prevent losing your work, please click Save Application in the bottom right-hand corner now, input your email address, and you will receive a saved link from noreply@formstack.com to revisit this form at any time.
  • Continue to click Save as you go, or your information will be lost.

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 that 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) that will be 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.

Selection criteria

  • Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget has been fully committed for the fiscal year.

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

kczenczek@creativebc.com

Official sources

Book Publishers Market Fund

Program guide

Guidelines 2026/27

Application form

Book Publishers Market Fund Application Form 2026/27Publishers Budget Template

Supporting document

Book Publishers Market Fund Costreport 2526Incumbency Certificate Schedule B 2024 1 1
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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.

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?

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.

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.

Is the Market Expansion Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Market Expansion Fund is a Grant and Funding