Closed
The price of Quebec booksellers
Recognition program for Quebec books
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 Prix des libraires du Québec recognizes outstanding French-language books published in Quebec and highlights selected works across its categories. It offers bursaries ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on the category.
/100
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
Documents Needed
- Book ISBN
- Proof the book is available in Quebec bookstores
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
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Digital-only books are not eligible.
- Perishable books, game books, educational books, and audio books are not eligible.
- Reprints, integral editions, new translations, and traditional tales are not eligible in some categories.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Hors Quebec
Selection criteria
- Originality and literary quality of the work
- Work must fit the category definition
- Selection committee votes in stages: preliminary list, finalists, winner
- Professional booksellers in Quebec participate in the final vote
Processing and Agreement
- Books are 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
What is the The price of Quebec booksellers?
The Prix des libraires du Québec recognizes outstanding French-language books published in Quebec and highlights selected works across its categories. It offers bursaries ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 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 (CBF) 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