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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Funding for Canadian literary publishing projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian literary book and magazine publishers with up to $30,000. The program funds publishing projects that develop and promote Canadian writers, including literary books and magazine issues.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
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
Activities funded
- Publishing projects that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process
- Publication of literary books by Canadian writers
- Publication of literary magazines by Canadian writers
Documents Needed
- Budget document
- Blank sample contract with writers
- Publishing activities list
- List of eligible literary titles or issues and writers
- Support material: PDF copies or hyperlinks to recent issues or books
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian literary book publishers
- Canadian creative writing magazine publishers
- 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
- Direct costs for publishing up to 6 eligible works
- Direct costs for publishing up to 1 year of magazine issues
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities taking place before the deadline date
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities
- Publisher activities where more than 25% of yearly publications are written, illustrated, or translated by owners, family, or employees
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Applications are assessed against weighted criteria for relevance, impact, and feasibility.
- A minimum score is required in each category to be considered.
- Successful applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before receiving payment.
- A final report is due 3 months after the project ends.
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.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
Supports Canadian literary book and magazine publishers with up to $30,000. The program funds publishing projects that develop and promote Canadian writers, including literary books and magazine issues.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Canadian literary book or magazine publisher
Proper fees and royalties practices
Recent eligible publishing activity
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
Publishing projects that develop and promote Canadian literary writers through the publishing process
Publication of literary books by Canadian writers
Publication of literary magazines by Canadian writers
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects available?
The Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects is a Grant and Funding