How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 300000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?

Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

What are Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a Canadian literary book or creative writing magazine publisher. The applicant must either currently receive core support from the Supporting Artistic Practice component or have received at least two Canada Council publishing project grants from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishing Projects in the last three years.

Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers

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Canada

Money to support literary publishers

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

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If you’re a Canadian publisher supporting Canadian authors, you could get up to $250,000/year if you publish Canadian books, $120,000/year for Canadian magazines, or up to $300,000/year if you publish both.

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This grant provides significant annual funding to support the operational and strategic activities of Canadian literary book and magazine publishers. The financial support is structured to address the publishing efforts and development of Canadian literary work.

Maximum annual grant amounts: $250,000 for book publishers, $120,000 for magazine publishers, and $300,000 for publishers of both books and magazines.
Funding can last up to four years, aligned with the fiscal years of 2024 to 2027.
Your organization can only hold one core grant at a time under any Canada Council program, and cannot hold both a core grant and a composite grant simultaneously.
The funding must be used towards activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists.
Financial activities and summaries, as well as regular reporting and financial statements, are required as part of the grant conditions.
Specific grant payment and report submission guidelines must be followed as outlined in the result letter received upon a successful application.

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Eligible activities for this grant aim to develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process. These initiatives are designed to enhance the visibility and support for literary talents in Canada.

Publishing projects that feature works by Canadian literary writers.
Activities that promote and market Canadian literary publications.
Development projects supporting the professional growth of Canadian literary writers and artists.
Initiatives that improve the quality of production and editorial processes.
Activities that contribute to the advancement of Canadian literature and reflect Canada's diversity.

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$ 100,000

Publishing an anthology showcasing diverse Canadian voices

$ 50,000

Establishing a workshop series for Canadian literary artists

$ 50,000

Establishing a mentorship program for young Canadian poets

$ 270,000

Creating a digital archive for Canadian literary works

$ 120,000

Producing a bilingual literary magazine featuring Canadian authors

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and previous engagements with the Supporting Artistic Practice component.

The applicant must be a Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publisher.
The applicant must presently receive core support from the Supporting Artistic Practice component.
If receiving core support from another component, the applicant must confirm eligibility with the core grant team before applying.
The applicant must have received at least 2 Canada Council publishing project grants from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishing Projects in the last 3 years.
The applicant must have had total revenues exceeding $30,000 in each of the last 3 years, though some exceptions may be considered.

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Canadian literary book and creative writing magazine publishers are eligible to apply for this grant program. Applicants must have a validated profile in the portal, currently receive core support from this component, or have received at least two Canada Council publishing project grants from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishing Projects component in the last three years. Additionally, the organization must have had total revenues exceeding $30,000 in each of the past three years, with some exceptions considered.

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There is no specific information provided about the companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant. The grant focuses on supporting Canadian literary publishers, but there are no explicit exclusions listed.

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All expenses related to activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process are eligible.

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This grant supports Canadian literary book and magazine publishers, but does not specify further geographical restrictions beyond being located in Canada. Eligibility is primarily determined by the program criteria rather than specific regional locations.

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The evaluation and selection of projects under the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers grant are guided by several weighted criteria, each with a specific minimum score requirement.

Relevance (50%): Minimum score of 35/50 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 27.5 to maintain current funding. This includes assessment of the literary merit of the publishing program, editorial vision and strength, professional conditions and support for Canadian writers and artists, and quality of design and production.
Impact (30%): Minimum score of 18/30 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 14.5 to maintain current funding. This includes contribution to the advancement of Canadian literature, commitment to diversity and inclusion, advancement of gender parity, and quality of marketing, promotion, and distribution strategies.
Resilience (20%): Minimum score of 12/20 for an increase or first-time grant; minimum score of 8 to maintain current funding. This includes organizational capacity to support literary work, financial health and planning, and safe working conditions.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

This is a core (4-year) grant type, applicable for your organization’s fiscal years beginning in 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
A successful application might not receive the full amount requested.
Your organization can hold only one core grant at a time from any Canada Council program and cannot hold both a core and a composite grant simultaneously.
If this is your first application, it is mandatory to speak with a Canada Council program officer before submitting your application.
Grant recipients are required to submit ongoing reports and financial statements, which will be detailed in the result letter upon successful application.
If your application is successful, you must complete the grant acceptance form to initiate the grant payment process.