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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers

Q: How much funding can be received?

Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program?

To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program, you must: 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.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?

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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Q: Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers available?

The Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers is a Grant and Funding

Money to support literary publishers

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Funding available

$ 300,000

Timeline

Closing date : April 11, 2023

Location

Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Launch or market a product/service

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 11, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

$ 30,000 minimum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Persons with Disabilities
Language Minorities
Other Racialized Persons
2SLGBTQI+
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
People with disabilities
Women & girls
LGBTQ+ community
Rural / Remote communities
Artists / creatives
Minority groups

Revenue structures

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

National

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Additional information

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.

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