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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Support for Canadian literary publishers
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 4, 2026Latest change: The program now lists two application deadlines in 2027 and increases the maximum applications per calendar year from 1 to 2.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 4, 2026
Latest change: The program now lists two application deadlines in 2027 and increases the maximum applications per calendar year from 1 to 2.
Deadline and application limit updated
The funding opportunity now lists two application deadlines instead of a single deadline: January 13, 2027 and September 15, 2027. The maximum applications allowed per calendar year also increases from 1 to 2.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
January 13, 2027
Location
Canada
Overview
Literary Publishing Projects is part of Supporting Artistic Practice and provides up to $30,000 for Canadian publishers. It supports the publication of literary books and magazines written by Canadian authors, as well as activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process
- Publication of literary books written by Canadian authors
- Publication of literary magazines written by Canadian authors
Documents Needed
- Completed Appendices document
- Book publishers: blank sample contract with writers and copies of each eligible literary book published during the last 2 years, up to 5
- Magazine publishers: fee schedule for writers and blank sample contract with writers
- Print magazine publishers: copies of 2 magazine issues published in the last year
- Electronic magazine publishers: a document with hyperlinks to 2 magazine issues published in the last year
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Supporting organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations currently receiving core operating grants
Eligible expenses
- Directly related publishing expenses for up to six eligible works or for magazine issues published over a maximum period of one year.
- Editorial service fees and fees paid to writers.
- Fees paid to Elders or Knowledge Keepers, including gifts or payment for their time and knowledge.
- Publishing and sales costs, including composition, web design, layout, mock-up, web or e-commerce costs, image and graphic conversion, printing, binding, distribution, dissemination, security, transaction fees, server fees, Internet access fees and domain-name registration.
- Public accessibility, project safety, and child care or dependent support costs necessary to carry out the activity, excluding regular ongoing expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities by publishers that have more than 25% of yearly publications written, illustrated or translated by their owners, family or employees
Selection criteria
- Relevance: literary merit, rationale for the proposed publication(s), professional conditions and support provided to Canadian authors, and quality of design and production; weighting 50%, minimum score 35/50
- Impact: contribution to literature from Canada, diversity of authors, and marketing, promotion and distribution strategies; weighting 30%, minimum score 15/30
- Feasibility: experience and organizational capacity, and a reasonable budget including other revenue sources, fair payment to participants and efficient use of resources; weighting 20%, minimum score 10/20
- Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices (RECAP): proper attention to First Nations, Inuit or Métis cultural protocols and respectful treatment of cultural materials, or no Indigenous content in the activities
How to apply
- Step 1: Register in the portal
- Create an account and submit your profile for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form and budget document.
- Prepare the required publishing list, sample contract, and support material.
- Step 3: Submit in the portal
- Upload all required information and documents in the client portal.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Wait for the results notification, usually within 5 months of the deadline.
- If successful, complete the Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee
- Notification of results is usually within 5 months of the application deadline
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the portal.
- You must register in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
- A final report is due 3 months after project completion.
- Successful applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects Program
What is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
Literary Publishing Projects is part of Supporting Artistic Practice and provides up to $30,000 for Canadian publishers. It supports the publication of literary books and magazines written by Canadian authors, as well as activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 13, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects program?
To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects program, you must:
The organization must pay fees or royalties according to arts practice standards
Book publishers must have recent eligible literary publication activity
Creative writing magazines must meet recent print or 12-month publishing history requirements
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
Activities that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process
Publication of literary books written by Canadian authors
Publication of literary magazines written by Canadian authors
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects available?
The Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects program is available across Canada.