Grant · not repaid

Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations (For-Profit)

Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage · Federal (all of Canada)

OpenTourism & Culture
Funding
Up to $2,000,000
Up to $2,000,000 per project
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Open, deadline Oct 31, 2026 (annual intakes).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 75% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME

Overview

Contributions of up to $2 million for marketing, technology and professional development projects in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors.

Who can apply

  • For-profit organizations in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing Canadian authors
  • the 'For-Profit' stream label restricts applicants to for-profit entities.
  • Detailed eligibility not specified on listing - verify on program website.
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What it can pay for

Business ExpansionTechnology adoption

Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

View past recipients on open.canada.ca →

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 10, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.