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The price of Quebec booksellers
Literary recognition for Quebec book industry
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The prize recognizes outstanding French-language books published in Quebec and highlights the work of Quebec booksellers. It supports eligible books in categories such as essay, comic books, youth literature, teen literature, and fiction, with a maximum award of $10,000 depending on the category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Literary award selection and voting process
- Recognition of eligible French-language books published in Quebec
- Annual promotion of reading and bookselling
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based authors and creators
- Quebec booksellers participating in the vote
- French-language book publishers submitting eligible titles
Who is not eligible
- ALQ staff cannot vote
- Digital-only books are not eligible
- Reprints, new translations, and rewritings are excluded in some categories
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Hors Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Books are first reviewed by selection committees.
- Committees publish preliminary lists and then select finalists.
- Professional booksellers in Quebec vote for the winners after finalists are announced.
- The vote count is completed privately by the Association des libraires du Québec.
- The committee’s decision is final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The price of Quebec booksellers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The price of Quebec booksellers. 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 The price of Quebec booksellers?
The prize recognizes outstanding French-language books published in Quebec and highlights the work of Quebec booksellers. It supports eligible books in categories such as essay, comic books, youth literature, teen literature, and fiction, with a maximum award of $10,000 depending on the category.
How much funding can be received?
The price of Quebec booksellers Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The price of Quebec booksellers program?
To be eligible for the The price of Quebec booksellers program, you must:
French-language book published in Quebec
Quebec residency rules apply
ISBN and bookstore availability required
What expenses are eligible under The price of Quebec booksellers?
Literary award selection and voting process
Recognition of eligible French-language books published in Quebec
Annual promotion of reading and bookselling
Who can I contact for more information about the The price of Quebec booksellers?
You can contact Association of Quebec Booksellers by email at communications@alq.qc.ca or by phone at 5145263349.
Where is the The price of Quebec booksellers available?
The The price of Quebec booksellers program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the The price of Quebec booksellers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The price of Quebec booksellers is a Grant and Funding