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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
Multi-year support for Canadian literary publishers
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 11, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Multi-year funding supports Canadian literary book and magazine publishers. It funds activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process, with annual support of up to $250,000 for book publishers, $120,000 for magazine publishers, or $300,000 for both.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 11, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publishing activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists
- Activities carried out through the publishing process
Documents Needed
- Financial and Activity Summary
- Most recent financial statements
- Blank sample literary writer/artist contract
- Respectful workplace/anti-harassment policy
- Catalogue PDF or links, and one magazine issue PDF if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian literary book publishers
- Canadian creative writing magazine publishers
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities funded by another Canada Council grant
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance: literary merit, editorial vision, and support for Canadian literary writers and artists
- Impact: contribution to Canadian literature, diversity, gender parity, and marketing/distribution quality
- Resilience: organizational capacity, working conditions, and financial health
How to apply
- Step 1
- Register in the portal at least 30 days before applying
- Step 2
- Prepare the application and required supporting information
- Step 3
- Complete the online application in the portal
- Step 4
- Submit the application before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the deadline date
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a disciplinary peer assessment committee
- Applications are evaluated against weighted criteria and minimum scores
- Applicants are notified of results by letter
- If approved, the grant acceptance form must be completed before payment
- Recipients must submit reports and financial statements
Additional information
- One core grant at a time from any Canada Council program.
- You cannot hold both a core grant and a composite grant.
- First-time applicants must speak with a Canada Council program officer before applying.
- Register in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers Program
What is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?
Multi-year funding supports Canadian literary book and magazine publishers. It funds activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists through the publishing process, with annual support of up to $250,000 for book publishers, $120,000 for magazine publishers, or $300,000 for both.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program?
To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program, you must:
Canadian literary book or magazine publisher
Current core support or recent project grant history
Revenue over $30,000 for 3 years
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?
Publishing activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers and artists
Activities carried out through the publishing process
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers available?
The Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers program is available across Canada.
Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers is a Grant and Funding