Global Market Development Fund – Book

The Global Market Development Fund – Book offers strategic financing options to enhance participation in international business activities. The funding terms are designed to maximize support for eligible Ontario companies.

• Eligible applicants can receive funding up to 50% of the total costs, capped at $15,000.
• Funding is dedicated to specific activities such as targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

• The applicant must be an Ontario-based company.
• The company must be registered with the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP).
• The proposed activities should be international in nature, aiming at company growth and market development.
• Activities must include targeted sales trips or attendance at international market events.

Who is eligible?

Eligible companies for the Global Market Development Fund – Book include those involved in the book sector in Ontario. These companies must meet specific criteria as outlined in the guidelines.

• Ontario-based book publishers
• Ontario-based literary agents
• Ontario-based book distributors

Eligible expenses

The Global Market Development Fund for books supports Ontario companies in expanding their reach by participating in international projects. Key activities focus on enabling international presence and engagement through organized business efforts.

• Targeted sales trips to international locations.
• Attendance at international market events for networking and promotion.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is provided by Ontario Creates and targets companies based in a specific geographical area. Companies must be located within Ontario to be eligible for this funding.

• Companies located in Ontario, Canada.

Yes, there are specific evaluation and selection criteria for the Global Market Development Fund - Book grant. These criteria ensure that applicants meet the necessary requirements and that the proposed activities align with the program's objectives.

• Relevancy and Potential Impact: Evaluation of the proposed activities to ensure they support company growth and produce measurable business and market development results.
• Eligibility: Verification that the applicant meets the program's eligibility requirements as outlined in the guidelines.
• Budget: Assessment of the proposed budget, keeping in mind that the funding is capped at 50% of the total costs for all activities and up to $15,000.
• Pre-Approved Activities: Confirmation that the proposed activities are within the list of pre-approved activities for the program.
• Benchmarks: Compliance with fixed benchmarks for travel and accommodation costs.
• Completeness: Completeness and accuracy of the application, including all required documents and corporate information.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The program has undergone several changes for the 2024-25 period, including the elimination of funding tiers based on eligible sales revenue and a simplified change of activity process.
• There is a pre-approved list of activities that applicants must follow.
• The application must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP), and no other submission methods will be accepted.
• Technical support for the OAP is available via email for any setup or submission issues.
• Two "Office Hours" webinars are available for applicants to gain further insights and address questions.