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Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program
Supports export sales for Canadian publishers
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Closing date : April 10, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
FRMAP supports Canadian-owned and -controlled book publishers in Canada to develop export sales through funding for international trade events and export sales trips. Eligible support may cover return economy fare, travel allowances, accommodation-related costs, and related fees for approved international events and trips.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Export sales trips
- Participation in international trade events
Documents Needed
- Completed application form (Parts A, B and C) and all supplemental information required
- The company’s most recent catalogue, only if the applicant does not have an online catalogue
- Audited financial statements, review engagement report, or notice-to-reader for the applicant’s most recent financial period
- Statement by an independent public accountant confirming eligible export sales for the applicant’s most recent financial period
- Statement by an independent public accountant confirming royalty payments for the applicant’s most recent financial period
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-owned and -controlled book publishers
- Exporting publishers from all regions of Canada
- National and provincial publisher associations
Eligible expenses
- Standard return economy fare, including taxes and service charges on transportation tickets, with the stated exceptions
- Mid-size rental vehicle for international travel, including gas, taxes and service charges, with the stated exceptions
- International travel by the delegate’s personal vehicle at $0.63/km
- COVID-19 test fees needed to undertake the export trip or event
- Travel allowance for days of attendance at an event or days spent on an export sales trip
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST, PST, HST, VAT, baggage fees, and seat selection costs are excluded from transportation ticket contributions
- Travel allowance contributions are not allocated for travel days
- Tickets obtained through barter or reward points (Air Miles, Aeroplan, etc.) cannot be factored into the contribution
- Credit card account statements will not be considered as supporting documents for transportation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Complete Parts A, B and C of the application form and all required forms pertaining to the programs for which an application is submitted.
- If you do not have an online catalogue, provide the company’s most recent catalogue.
- Submit the completed application by email to programs@livrescanadabooks.com.
Processing and Agreement
- A contribution agreement and a list of approved events will be sent to all eligible applicants.
- FRMAP contributions will be disbursed only after Livres Canada Books has received its contribution from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
- Contributions are disbursed to eligible applicants who have submitted a signed contribution agreement and duly completed claims and supporting documents.
- Livres Canada Books reserves the right to conduct an audit of any company funded under FRMAP, including random audits.
- If a material difference exists between the recipient’s report and that of Livres Canada Books’ auditor and the contribution must be adjusted, 50% of the cost of the audit will be borne by the recipient.
Additional information
- Funding for events and export trips in Russia and Belarus is suspended until further notice.
- Forms will not appear in web viewers and should be downloaded, saved, and opened with Acrobat Reader.
- If no acknowledgment receipt is received after submission, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the program to confirm receipt.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program Program
What is the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program?
FRMAP supports Canadian-owned and -controlled book publishers in Canada to develop export sales through funding for international trade events and export sales trips. Eligible support may cover return economy fare, travel allowances, accommodation-related costs, and related fees for approved international events and trips.
How much funding can be received?
Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program program, you must:
The applicant must have been a confirmed recipient of one of the listed federal programs.
The applicant’s eligibility status must remain valid in 2026–2027.
The applicant must comply with and meet all definitions and conditions listed in the Guidelines.
What expenses are eligible under Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program?
Export sales trips
Participation in international trade events
Who can I contact for more information about the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program?
You can contact Association for the Exportation of Canadian Books (AECB) by email at programs@livrescanadabooks.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program available?
The Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Livres Canada Books Foreign Rights Marketing Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding