Fonds du livre du Canada – Soutien aux organismes — à but non lucratif

📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations with a primary mandate related to the Canadian book industry - Book publisher associations and collectives - Literary organizations and reading promotion groups - Organizations supporting authors, translators, and book professionals - Library associations and book distribution networks - Organizations must be registered and in good standing with relevant provincial/federal authorities - Must demonstrate sustained activity in the book sector for a minimum period (typically 2+ years of operations) - Must have a governance structure with a board of directors or equivalent ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum contribution: $2,000,000 CAD per project - Funding type: Non-repayable contribution (grant) - Matching requirements: Typically 1:1 cost-sharing ratio (organization must match 50% of eligible project costs) - Matching sources: Can include in-kind contributions, volunteer hours, partner funding, or organizational resources - Project budget flexibility: Grants can range from smaller amounts up to the $2M ceiling depending on project scope - No repayment obligation: Funds are a contribution, not a loan ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Marketing and commercialization initiatives for books and reading - Digital technology adoption and e-book platform development - Professional development and training programs for book sector employees - Research and studies on the book industry - Accessibility improvements (large print, audio formats, digital accessibility) - Distribution network enhancement and book promotion campaigns - International market development and export activities - Diversity and inclusion initiatives in publishing - Infrastructure improvements to support book industry operations - Cultural and literary events that promote reading and Canadian literature ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application deadline: Consult Canada Council for the Arts or Canadian Heritage for current intake dates - Project timeline: Typically 1-3 years from approval to completion - Reporting requirements: Quarterly or semi-annual progress reports with financial reconciliation - Financial accountability: Must maintain detailed records of all eligible and ineligible expenses - Acknowledgment: Canada wordmark and grant attribution required in all promotional materials - Performance metrics: Organization must track and report on project outcomes and deliverables - **