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Provincial
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Creative BC Book Publishers Market Fund
Creative BC
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000
Rolling applications April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (first-come, first-serve...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Advance Payment
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
Creative BC Book Publishers Market Fund provides Up to $10,000 per fiscal year across Marketing and Fairs/Conferences (75% cost-share); domestic events up to $1,750 (75% of $2,333); international events up to $2,500 (75% of $3,333). Supports BC-based book publishers across two activities: marketing plans and collateral, and attendance at domestic and international book fairs, conferences and trade events. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Supports BC-based book publishers across two activities: marketing plans and collateral, and attendance at domestic and international book fairs, conferences and trade events. Provides 75% cost-share up to $10,000 per fiscal year, with per-event maximums of $1,750 domestic and $2,500 international. Marketing is a standalone activity and does not have to be tied to an event.
Eligibility Requirements
- BC-based book publishers (not individual authors, distributors, or agents)
- Must be an active (voting or associate) member of Books BC, OR a publishing company that received funding from the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the most recently completed fiscal year
- Must have been a legally registered corporate entity, company or society in B.C., or a federally incorporated company with its head office in B.C., for at least one year
- Must be managed and financially controlled by B.C. residents who own at least 75% of the company
- Principals, directors, officers and shareholders must be in good standing (not in default) with Creative BC
- Funding covers two activities in any combination: Marketing (no event linkage required) and Fairs/Conferences
- Up to six fairs and events may be supported per publisher, with a maximum of two delegates per event; delegates must be B.C. residents with applicable experience
- Events on the 300+ pre-approved list (Frankfurt Book Fair, London Book Fair, BookExpo America and others) are covered; events not on your slate need Creative BC approval before you attend
- Purpose must be to promote BC publishing catalogues, conduct rights sales, or market titles
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Competition
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 per fiscal year across Marketing and Fairs/Conferences (75% cost-share); domestic events up to $1,750 (75% of $2,333); international events up to $2,500 (75% of $3,333)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rolling applications April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (first-come, first-served until funds exhausted)
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Approval
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Application Steps
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Confirm your eligibility path Verify you are an active (voting or associate) member of Books BC, or that you received funding from the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the most recently completed fiscal year. Also confirm the company has been registered in B.C. (or federally with a B.C. head office) for at least one year, is managed and financially controlled by B.C. residents who own at least 75% of it, and that its principals are in good standing with Creative BC.
Required Documents 5
✓ Completed Creative BC application form
✓ Publishers Budget Template (Creative BC provided)
Eligible Expenses 11
Ineligible Expenses 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do individual authors qualify?
No — only book publishers qualify, not individual authors, agents, or distributors. The publisher must be the primary beneficiary of the funded activities.
Do I need Books BC membership?
Not necessarily. You qualify as an active (voting or associate) member of Books BC, or as a publishing company that received funding from the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the most recently completed fiscal year.
Are travel costs covered?
Yes. Eligible travel expenses include a per diem of $60 CAD per day in Canada and $80 CAD per day outside Canada, accommodation up to $350 CAD per night, return economy airfare, ground transportation, registration fees, booth costs, and shipping of books and collateral.
Do I have to attend an event to get funding?
No. Marketing is a standalone activity — you can put the whole award toward a marketing plan or campaign (website redesign, backlist digitization, social and influencer marketing, SEO of titles, digital rights management), with no link to any book fair.
Can I apply for multiple events in one fiscal year?
Yes — up to $10,000 total per fiscal year across all activities, and up to six fairs or events, with a maximum of two delegates supported per event. Apply for the full year's events early in the April-March cycle before funds exhaust.
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