Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Highlights
This program is designed specifically for book publishing firms like yours. It offers financial support to help with the production, marketing, and distribution of Canadian-authored books. Additionally, there is supplementary funding available based on export sales, which can further boost your business.
Why Apply?
- Financial Assistance: Receive funding to support your ongoing operations.
- Marketing and Distribution: Enhance your reach and sales with dedicated funds.
- Export Sales Bonus: Gain extra funding based on your export performance.
Benefits
- Government-Backed Financing: More reliable and potentially more favorable terms than private loans.
- Operational Support: Use the funds for various business needs, from production to marketing.
- Ease of Qualification: If your firm meets the basic criteria, the application process is straightforward.
Being approved for this program can provide the financial stability and growth opportunities your publishing firm needs. Apply now to take advantage of this valuable support.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Production costs for Canadian-authored books.
- Marketing and distribution expenses.
- Costs associated with export sales.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for the ongoing production, marketing, and distribution of Canadian-authored books.
- Supplementary funding is available based on export sales.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for non-Canadian-authored books.
- Funds cannot be used for expenses unrelated to production, marketing, or distribution.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a book publishing firm.
- Must have completed at least 12 months of operation as a book publisher.
- Must be at least 75% Canadian-owned and controlled in fact.
- Must have its headquarters and at least 75% of its employees based in Canada.
- Must be a private-sector firm or university press.
- Must be financially viable.
Must have fulfilled all contractual obligations with respect to author royalty payments or other methods of payment to authors, from the beginning of the reference year through to the end of any contribution agreement.
Disqualifications:
- Publishers with net sales of own titles that were $50 million or greater in the reference year.
- Unincorporated divisions of larger organizations, with the exception of university presses.
Description
This program helps your business with the production, marketing, and distribution of Canadian-authored books. You can receive funding based on your export sales, which can boost your revenue.
The money you get can be used for various purposes, such as:
- Producing new books
- Marketing your titles
- Distributing your books to a wider audience
The funding is not a loan, so you don’t have to worry about paying it back. This can free up your resources and allow you to focus on growing your business.
This program is a great opportunity to enhance your publishing efforts and reach more readers, both in Canada and internationally.
Program Steps
Read the Application Guidelines: Start by reading the 2024-2025 CBF - Publishing Support Application Guidelines. This will help you understand the requirements and process.
Create or Access a Funding Portal Account: Go to the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal. If you do not have an account, create one. If you already have an account, log in.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. You will need:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of your Canadian-authored books
- Proof of Canadian ownership and control
- Employee information
- Author royalty payment records
Complete the Online Application: Fill out the application form on the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal. Make sure to provide all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Review and Submit: Double-check your application for accuracy and completeness. Once you are satisfied, submit your application online.
Contact for Assistance: If you have any questions or need help, contact the Department of Canadian Heritage at [email protected] or call 819-997-0055 or 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free).
Await Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. The review process will begin, and you may be contacted for additional information if needed.
Follow Up: Keep track of your application status through the Funding Portal. Respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
